A case of mitral papillary muscle rupture due to blunt chest trauma
Articles > Article · 2011
Authors: Ali Rahmi Bakiler, S. Ayvaz Aydogdu, Seda Erisen, Ayse Yenigun, Yüksel ATAY
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2011, vol 53, pp 97-99
Summary
Mitral regurgitation due to papillary muscle rupture after blunt chest trauma is uncommon. Sudden onset severe mitral regurgitation may lead to death due to heart failure if surgical repair is delayed.