CTICasesTraumatic Pericardial Hernia
Imaging findings
Imaging in a trauma patient showed the heart displaced outside the pericardial sac into the left chest, resulting from a large traumatic pericardial defect. The pericardium remained in its normal position, while the heart had herniated through the defect.
Key takeaways
Traumatic pericardial defects can lead to cardiac herniation, a rare but critical emergency. Recognition of the heart's position outside the pericardium is vital for prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.
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