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Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1371-1373. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.04.007
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Simultaneous Rupture of the Mitral and Tricuspid Valves With Left Ventricular Rupture Caused by Blunt Trauma

Jae-Sung Choi, MD, PhD, Eung-Joong Kim, MD, PhD*

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dongguk University International Hospital, Goyang, Korea

Accepted for publication April 3, 2008.

* Address correspondence to Dr Kim, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dongguk University International Hospital, 814, Siksa-Dong, Ilsandong-Gu, Goyang City, Gyeonggi-Do, 410-773, Korea (Email: kimej{at}duih.org).

To date, we believe that only 8 patients with simultaneous rupture of the mitral and tricuspid valves caused by blunt chest trauma have been reported. The correct diagnosis of this condition during the initial assessment is difficult and often delayed. Surgical experience with this condition has been quite limited. We present a unique case of atrioventricular valve rupture, combined with left ventricular rupture and a brief review of the relevant literature.






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