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Inflammatory complications following penetrating cardiac trauma
S A Dulchavsky1, P Benitez, E R Geller
1Department of Surgery, SUNY, Stony Brook.
The American Surgeon
|June 1, 1991
Insights
Diagnosing inflammatory heart complications after penetrating trauma requires vigilance. Echocardiography and electrocardiograms aid in early detection to prevent misdiagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Trauma Surgery
- Cardiac Imaging
Background:
- Penetrating cardiac trauma can lead to delayed inflammatory complications.
- Pericardial and myocardial involvement are serious sequelae.
- Diagnostic challenges exist in identifying these inflammatory changes.
Abstract:
Two cases with pericardial and myocardial inflammatory complications following penetrating cardiac trauma are presented. A high index of suspicion with liberal usage of echocardiography, serial electrocardiograms, and careful patient follow-up will preclude this diagnostic oversight.