Abstract
A patient is described with a traumatic rupture of diaphragm and pericardium which caused intermittent cardiac subluxation. Aspects of diagnosis and surgical treatment are discussed. A survey of the literature is given.
MeSH terms
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Diaphragm / injuries*
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Female
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Heart Injuries / etiology*
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Pericardium / injuries*
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Postoperative Period
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Prolapse / etiology
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Radiography, Thoracic
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Rupture / complications
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Thoracic Surgery