MITRAL AND TRICUSPID VALVE RUPTURE FROM BLUNT TRAUMA SUSTAINED DURING A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION.

Author(s)
Werne, M. Sagraves, S.G. & Costa, C.
Year
Abstract

THE INCIDENCE OF MITRAL VALVE INJURY RESULTING FROM BLUNT TRAUMA IS LOW. THIS REPORT PRESENTS THE CASE OF A 36-YEAR-OLD MALE WHO SURVIVED THE RUPTURE OF BOTH HIS MITRAL AND TRICUSPID VALVES AFTER STRIKING THE STEERING WHEEL DURING A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ECHOCARDIOGRAMS WERE USED TO MAKE THE DIAGNOSIS.(Author/publisher).

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Library number
I 819924 /84 / IRRD 819924
Source

The Journal Of Trauma. 1989 /01. 21(1) Pp113-5 (12 Refs.)

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