Auricular Rupture in a Fatal Fall

Dr. Pavanchand Shetty, Dr. Somshekhar Sharma

Abstract: Deaths due to fall from height can be due to injury to head and spinal cord, thoracic injuries, abdominal injuries etc. Cardiac rupture following blunt trauma to the chest is a relatively uncommon diagnosis, however it is associated with a very high mortality rate. Successful management is based on a high index of suspicion, avoidance of unnecessary diagnostic studies and immediate surgical intervention once the diagnosis is made. Of all the injuries to the heart left auricular rupture is a rarity. Hence we present such a rare case.

Keywords: Cardiac rupture, Cardiac tamponade, Diagnosis, Fall from height

How to Cite?: Dr. Pavanchand Shetty, Dr. Somshekhar Sharma, "Auricular Rupture in a Fatal Fall ", Volume 4 Issue 3, March 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 449-450, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB151987, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB151987