A continuous murmur following a nonpenetrating chest trauma

oleh: Salma Charfeddine, Dorra Abid, Faten Triki, Souad Mallek, Leila Abid, Samir Kammoun, Ayman Dammak, Imed Frikha

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Saudi Heart Association 2016-10-01

Deskripsi

We reported a rare case of non-penetrating chest trauma-induced fistula from the right sinus of Valsalva to the right heart chambers. The ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm was diagnosed preoperatively and operated on successfully. The rarity of this case highlights the need for a precise preoperative diagnosis, the role of transthoracic echocardiography, and the importance of a prompt surgical management.