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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol 71, 617-620, Copyright © 1976 by The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Western Thoracic Surgical Association

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Blunt traumatic rupture of the atria

JM Smith 3d, FL Grover, JJ Marcos, KV Arom and JK Trinkle

The case histories of 2 patients with atrial rupture from blunt chest trauma are presented, one of whom is the tenth survivor. Based on a review of these cases and the literature, important factors in the diagnosis and treatment of this easily repairable anatomic lesion are discussed. The importance of rapid recognition and early operation are emphasized.

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