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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1984; 32(6): 376-378
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023427
Case Report

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Traumatic Intrapericardial Diaphragmatic Rupture

M. A. Callejas, CA. Mestres, M. Catalán, J. Sánchez-Lloret
  • Thoracic Surgery Service, Hospital Clinico y Provincial, Barcelona, Spain
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1984

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case of traumatic intrapericardial diaphragmatic rupture in a 72-year-old patient is presented. The evaluation and treatment of this lesion and associated pathology in the acute phase is presented, the pathophysiology is commented on, and a thorough review of the literature is presented. To our knowledge, only 29 cases have been previously reported.

Key words

Thoracic trauma - Diaphragmatic rupture