Isolated right atrial rupture from blunt trauma: a case report with systematic review of a lethal injury
Abstract Background Isolated right atrial rupture (IRAR) from blunt chest trauma is rare. There are no physical exam findings and non-invasive testing specific to the condition, which result in diagnostic delays and poor outcomes. We present a case of IRAR along with a systematic review of similar c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-0836-8 |