Wright M P, Nelson C, Johnson A M, McMillan I K
Thorax. 1970 Nov;25(6):656-64. doi: 10.1136/thx.25.6.656.
Five cases of herniation of the heart are described, of varying aetiology and presentation. In one, the pericardial deficiency is congenital. Two are traumatic—one with severe disruption of the rib cage, and one without. Two are post-operative—one early, and one late. Their aetiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed. If the possibility of herniation is considered, the diagnosis may often be made from a plain chest radiograph. The treatment is operative, and may give relief from a critical circulatory embarrassment.
本文描述了5例病因和临床表现各异的心脏疝病例。其中1例心包缺损为先天性。2例为创伤性——1例伴有严重胸廓骨折，1例无。2例为术后——1例为早期，1例为晚期。讨论了它们的病因、诊断和治疗。如果考虑到心脏疝的可能性，通常可通过胸部X线平片做出诊断。治疗方法为手术，手术可能缓解严重的循环窘迫。
