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Posttraumatic aortico-right ventricular fistula: a case study.

J R Garcia-Ramirez1, D J Holcombe, J A Garcia-Gregory

  • 1Freedman Clinic of Internal Medicine, Alexandria, TX.

The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society
|January 1, 1990
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Summary

Rare posttraumatic aortico-right ventricular fistulas can occur after chest injury, potentially leading to myocardial infarction. Surgical repair is indicated for progressive right ventricular dilatation, but observation may suffice for asymptomatic cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Posttraumatic aortico-ventricular and coronary arterio-ventricular fistulas are rare but documented complications.
  • Chest crush injuries can lead to complex cardiac sequelae.