Noera G, Sanguinetti M, Pensa P, Biagi B, Cremonesi A, Lodi R, Lessana A, Carbone C. Tricuspid valve incompetence caused by nonpenetrating thoracic trauma.
Ann Thorac Surg 1991;
51:320-2. [PMID:
1989557 DOI:
10.1016/0003-4975(91)90816-9]
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Abstract
Tricuspid valve incompetence from ruptured papillary muscle or chordae as a result of nonpenetrating trauma is uncommon. Blunt trauma causing partial detachment of a leaflet from the annulus is very rare. We report the case of a young adult involved in a car accident who had these findings. Operative repair with resuture of the leaflet to the annulus and annuloplasty using a Carpentier ring resulted in complete recovery.
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