Traumatic rupture of the Tricuspid valve: Report of three cases

Authors
Ramis, LJD Montiel, J Aris, A Caralps, JM
Citation
Ljd. Ramis et al., Traumatic rupture of the Tricuspid valve: Report of three cases, REV ESP CAR, 53(6), 2000, pp. 874-877
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE CARDIOLOGIA
ISSN journal
03008932 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
874 - 877
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-8932(200006)53:6<874:TROTTV>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Tricuspide valve lesions due to non-penetrating trauma are rare and their d iagnosis is difficult. Nevertheless, over 100 cases of post-traumatic valve regurgitation have been described in the last 35 years. We present 3 such cases diagnosed and operated at our center in the last 8 years.