Jenson B P, Hoffman I, Follis F M, Kuo L C, Wernly J A
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1993 Nov;56(5):1172-4. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)90042-x.
We report a case of atrial septal rupture and surgical cure after blunt chest trauma. Review of the literature indicates that this rare lesion results from severe forces applied to the chest and is often associated with other serious and life-threatening injuries. The defect may not be recognized for several months or even years in patients who survive concomitant initial trauma. When operative repair is undertaken, a favorable outcome can be anticipated.
我们报告一例钝性胸部创伤后房间隔破裂并手术治愈的病例。文献回顾表明，这种罕见的损伤是由施加于胸部的巨大力量所致，且常伴有其他严重的危及生命的损伤。对于在初始创伤中幸存的患者，缺损可能在数月甚至数年后才被发现。当进行手术修复时，可以预期会有良好的结果。
