Major mediastinal injury from crossbow bolt

Authors
Endara, SA Xabregas, AA Butler, CS Zonta, MJE Avramovic, J
Citation
Sa. Endara et al., Major mediastinal injury from crossbow bolt, ANN THORAC, 72(6), 2001, pp. 2106-2107
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
2106 - 2107
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200112)72:6<2106:MMIFCB>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We treated a 26-year-old male who sustained a self-inflicted injury to the mediastinum with a crossbow bolt. Injuries involved penetration of the ster num 1 cm below the sternomanubrial joint, right lung, pericardium, ascendin g aorta, right pulmonary artery, esophagus, and azygos vein. He was treated successfully with cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermia. Exposure was ach ieved with a combination of a sternotomy and right thoracotomy. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.