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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Penetrating Trauma Resulting in Ventricular Septal Defect

  AUTHORS: Daniel Juneau, Daniel Hermann, Gretchen L. Wells

  KEYWORDS: Ventricular Septal Defect, Penetrating Trauma, Echocardiography

  JOURNAL NAME: World Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol.4 No.5, May 14, 2014

  ABSTRACT: Most ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are congenital. Acquired VSDs are generally due to myocardial infarction. An unusual case of VSD from penetrating trauma is described. In this case, the lack of a hemopericardium at presentation led the treatment team not to pursue cardiac pathology. Once the patient developed heart failure, the diagnosis of a VSD was made. Patients with penetrating chest wounds should undergo echocardiography, as such lesions may not be detected by physical examination or chest exploration.