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Surgical repair of a ventricular septal defect following low-velocity blunt chest trauma

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) after blunt chest trauma is a rare form of heart damage. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 14-year-old male student who developed a VSD after low-velocity blunt chest trauma. The defect was successfully closed via elective surgical repair. Two months post-surgery, echocardiography revealed no residual shunt, and no obvious abnormalities in pulmonary artery pressure or biventricular function. CONCLUSION: Even in cases of low-velocity chest trauma, significant injuries such as traumatic VSD should be considered. Close interpretation of atypical physiological findings should prompt a thorough diagnostic evaluation. Factors such as the timing of surgery and the choice of surgical method are crucial in planning operative interventions.

Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

DOI: 10.1186/s12872-026-05776-y

Authors: Yuanqi Yang, Xuan Zhou, Hong Tang, Xin Wei

Institutions: Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Language: English

Topic: Trauma Management and Diagnosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,090