Traumatic tricuspid insufficiency with a ventricular septal defect in a child: a case report

Abstract

Traumatic tricuspid insufficiency is very rare. In this report we describe an interesting case of a 13-year-old boy who suffered chest trauma from a horse kick. Echocardiography demonstrated a remarkable tricuspid regurgitation with ventricular septal defect. Once assessing the diagnosis, an emergency open heart surgery was necessary to repair the injuries with good results.

Keywords

• blunt chest trauma
• tricuspid insufficiency
• ventricular septal defect