Coronary Sinus Injury in a Multisystem Thoracoabdominal Cut/Stab Wound

Abstract

We report a case of successful treatment of a patient with multiple stab and cut wounds of chest and abdomen which resulted in the injuries of venous coronary sinus and abdominal organs. Surgical wound revision in the antishock unit, priorities of surgical accesses (thoracotomy and laparotomy) allowed timely cure the injury. A key feature of our case report is a coronary sinus trauma.Coronary sinus suturing in a closed heart surgery is technically difficult. It has the potential hazard due to the proximity of coronary arteries, stricture and thrombosis of the coronary sinus after suturing. Extracorporeal circulation and cardioplegia ensure reliable hemostasis and intact patency of the coronary sinus. Clinical case of suturing coronary sinus injury in a closed heart surgery proves the reasonable use of autopericardial strengthening strips and local hemostatic made of regenerated cellulose.

Keywords

• multitrauma
• thoracoabdominal wound
• venous coronary sinus injury
• liver damage
• abdominal injury
• diaphragm injury