An unusual case of transfixation injury of the right atrium and lung |
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| Authors: | Amit Banerjee K S V K Subba Rao M Nachiappan |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, 605 006 Pondicherry, India |
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| Abstract: | A case of transfixation injury of the heart and lung caused by a spear is reported. A bullock-cart proved handy to transport the patient with a 2-metre-long spear impaled in the chest. Withdrawal of the spear only after thracotomy was an essential step in the management and contributed to the successful outcome. Both right atrium and lung had wounds of entry and exit which is unusual. |
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| Keywords: | heart injuries thoracic injuries transportation of patients trauma wounds and injuries wounds penetrating |
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