Abstract
Cardiac herniation and torsion is a rare condition associated with a high mortality rate. We present an unusual case of sudden cardiogenic shock that was caused by torsion and herniation of the heart after an operation for a penetrating cardiac injury. The patient was successfully treated by urgent surgical intervention.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Heart Diseases / diagnosis
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Heart Diseases / etiology*
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Heart Diseases / pathology
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Heart Diseases / surgery
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Heart Injuries / complications*
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Heart Injuries / surgery
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Hernia / diagnosis
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Hernia / etiology*
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Hernia / pathology
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Herniorrhaphy
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Humans
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Iatrogenic Disease*
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Male
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Pacemaker, Artificial
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Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis
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Torsion Abnormality / etiology
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Torsion Abnormality / pathology
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Torsion Abnormality / surgery
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Wounds, Penetrating
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Wounds, Stab / complications*
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Wounds, Stab / surgery