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Arq Bras Cardiol
; 94(2): e16-8, e74-6, e23-6, 2010 Feb.
Artículo
en Inglés, Portugués, Español
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20428602
RESUMEN
Tricuspid valve lesions caused by penetrating chest trauma are rare and often underdiagnosed. The objective of this report is to describe a case of severe tricuspid insufficiency secondary to a knifing incident with an insidious evolution, diagnosed 19 years after the incident. The case emphasizes the importance of adequate follow-up of patients that are victims of penetrating chest trauma for a long period after the injury, to detect possible late complications of the trauma.