Isolated right atrial appendage (RAA) rupture in blunt trauma – a case report and an anatomic study comparing RAA and right atrium (RA) wall thickness

Isolated right atrial appendage (RAA) rupture in blunt trauma – a case report and an anatomic study comparing RAA and right atrium (RA) wall thickness

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Heart chambers rupture in blunt trauma is uncommon and is associated with a high mortality. The determinant factors, and the incidence of isolated heart chambers rupture remains undetermined. Isolated rupture of the right atrium appe...

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Main Authors: Jatene Fabio B, Younes Riad N, Dalva Moise, Fontes Belchor, Quintavalle Fabio G, Poggetti Renato S, Figueiredo Adoniram M, Birolini Dario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/2/1/5

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