Transfixing cardiac injury with perforations in stomach, diaphragm and lung: unusual scenario in penetrating trauma

Abstract

A 23-year-old man suffered a penetrating injury caused by a metallic fragment thrown from a grass-cutting tool, resulting in perforating injuries in the stomach, diaphragm, heart, and lungs.

Keywords

• Traumatismos cardíacos
• Ventrículos do coração
• Corpos estranhos