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Atsuo Doi1, Chuen Neng Lee, Sophia Ang Bee Leng
1Department of Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore. doi_atsuo@nuhs.edu.sg
Abstract:
Atrial rupture following blunt chest trauma carries a high mortality rate. It can be difficult to maintain hemodynamic stability and control massive bleeding due to poor visualization. We describe a case in which bleeding control was obtained simply and effectively using a Satinsky clamp, allowing repair of atrial rupture without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass.
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