We report an unusual case of a 13-year-old boy who sustained multiple traumatic cardiac injuries-including ventricular septal and Gerbode defects, aortic dissection, and severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR)-following a high-pressure truck tire explosion. The patient underwent successful endovascular and surgical repair, with full recovery observed at the 1-year follow-up. This case highlights the importance of thorough evaluation and individualized management in pediatric patients with complex cardiac trauma resulting from uncommon high-energy mechanisms.
Keywords: Aortic dissection; Blunt cardiac trauma; Tire explosion; Traumatic Gerbode defect.
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