Citation

Jiritano F, Garrasi C, Cristodoro L, Bevacqua E, Mastroroberto P. Rev. Bras. Cir. Cardiovasc. 2017; 32(1): 57-59.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular)

DOI

10.21470/1678-9741-2016-0055

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The authors report the case of a suicide attempt. A 59-year-old man with self-inflicted penetrating chest trauma underwent emergency cardiothoracic surgery. Pre-operative computed tomography scan showed critical proximity between the blade and the right ventricle. Intraoperative findings showed a pericardial laceration and a huge diaphragmatic lesion with heart and abdominal organs integrity. The diaphragm muscle was repaired with a CorMatrix® patch, an acceptable alternative to the traditional synthetic mesh avoiding infection and repeated herniation.

Language: en

Keywords

Suicide, Attempted; Diaphragm/Injuries; Pericardium/Injuries; Thoracic Injuries/Surgery