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Cardiology
Studies from S.V. Parasramka and co-researchers in the area of cardiology published
August 9th, 2008
"A 53-year-old man who sustained an accidental cardiac nail gun injury presented to us in haemodynamically stable condition. He had an urgent plain radiograph film and contrast CT scan to determine the exact position of the nail," researchers in Liverpool, the United Kingdom report. "CT showed the nail to be in juxtacardiac position but did not give any conclusive information about breach of pericardium or myocardial wall. An intra-operative transoesophageal echocardiography was done to determine the exact position of the nail," wrote S.V. Parasramka and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "It clearly delineated the position of the nail and guided...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-08-09)
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