Penetrating cardiac injury caused by multiple rib fractures following high‐energy trauma: Usefulness...
Penetrating cardiac injury caused by multiple rib fractures following high‐energy trauma: Usefulness of the exploratory video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery
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United States: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
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English
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United States: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
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Penetrating cardiac injuries are usually fatal and associated with poor survival rates.
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A 69‐year‐old man was injured in a motor vehicle accident and suffered from left hemothorax and multiple rib fractures near the heart. A comprehensive assessment raised suspicions of lacerated pericardium and myocardial inju...
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Penetrating cardiac injury caused by multiple rib fractures following high‐energy trauma: Usefulness of the exploratory video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_d5a57e20d9f74f1bb8f28daeb8280cfb
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2052-8817
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2052-8817
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10.1002/ams2.938
