| 'Missed stabbed hearts'--pitfalls in the diagnosis of penetrating cardiac injuries. Report of 4 cases. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1566198 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Classically, penetrating injuries of the heart present with clinical signs of an ongoing massive haemorrhage or cardiac tamponade. In a few patients, however, none of these signs are present and the diagnosis is overlooked. Diagnostic aids, such as ultrasonography or angiography, are occasionally misleading. Four cases of penetrating cardiac injuries that were not diagnosed on initial presentation, but which subsequently manifested with a secondary and sometimes fatal haemorrhage, are presented. Recommendations are made for preventing diagnostic delays. |
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Authors:
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J A Mayor-Davies; A D'Egidio; M Schein |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie Volume: 30 ISSN: 0038-2361 ISO Abbreviation: S Afr J Surg Publication Date: 1992 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-05-21 Completed Date: 1992-05-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984854R Medline TA: S Afr J Surg Country: SOUTH AFRICA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 18-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Hillbrow Hospital, Johannesburg. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Female Heart Injuries / diagnosis* Humans Male Wounds, Stab / diagnosis* |
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