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Traumatic ventricular septal defect (VSD) is rare after penetrating cardiac injury. High-resolution CT scans can detect occult VSDs missed by echocardiography.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Traumatic ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a rare complication of penetrating cardiac injuries, occurring in 1-5% of cases.
  • Transthoracic echocardiography is the standard diagnostic tool for VSDs.

Observation:

  • A case of a penetrating cardiac injury with an initially undetected VSD is presented.
  • The VSD was occult and not visualized on transthoracic echocardiography.

Findings:

  • A high-resolution computed tomographic (CT) scan of the chest successfully identified the occult traumatic VSD.
  • This highlights the limitations of echocardiography in diagnosing certain VSDs.

Implications:

  • High-resolution CT imaging should be considered for diagnosing VSDs in cases of penetrating cardiac trauma where echocardiography is inconclusive.
  • Improved diagnostic accuracy for traumatic VSDs can lead to timely intervention and better patient outcomes.