Key result
Emergency thoracotomy with cardiorrhaphy successfully managed a penetrating cardiac stab injury with tamponade in a 27-year-old male in a resource-limited setting, resulting in his discharge.
Why the study?
Detection and management of penetrating cardiac injury is a major challenge, especially in settings lacking diagnostic imaging, equipment, or cardiac surgeons.
Population
One 27 year old male with a stab injury to the left chest resulting in cardiac tamponade
Design
Case report
Authors
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Highlights diagnostic challenges in penetrating cardiac injury; leaves open need for prospective protocols.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Emergency thoracotomy with cardiorrhaphy can be successfully performed for penetrating cardiac injury with tamponade even in resource-limited settings.
Solomon et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Penetrating cardiac injury with tamponade (n=1). Emergency thoracotomy with cardiorrhaphy was evaluated on Clinical outcome (discharge). Emergency thoracotomy with cardiorrhaphy successfully managed a penetrating cardiac stab injury with tamponade in a 27-year-old male in a resource-limited setting, resulting in his discharge.
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