Traumatic tricuspid insufficiency following blunt chest trauma

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1993 Feb;34(1):69-71.

Abstract

The insufficiency of the tricuspid valve developed due to blunt chest trauma is a rare and an insidiously progressing clinical incident. In this article we present a case which showed tricuspid insufficiency because of the rupture of the anterior papillary muscle due to trauma and which was treated surgically.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chordae Tendineae / injuries
  • Heart Injuries / etiology*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Thoracic Injuries / complications*
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*