Journal of Current Surgery, ISSN 1927-1298 print, 1927-1301 online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 1, Number 1, December 2011, pages 38-40

Penetrating Heart Injuries Due to Puncture by Fractured Sternum or Ribs Following Blunt Trauma

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. A is demonstrating pericardial rupture (1), rib fractures (2), pneumopericardium (3) and sternal fracture (4). B is demonstrating pericardial rupture on the right.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. A is demonstrating hemothorax on the right and free ends of parasternal fractured ribs on the front left. B is demonstrating clamshell incision and repaired laceration on the front side of the left ventricle.