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  • Title: Expanding extrapleural hematoma from rib fractures after cardiac surgery.
    Author: Agrifoglio M, Zoli S, Gennari M, Annoni A, Polvani G.
    Journal: Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann; 2013 Jun; 21(3):366-8. PubMed ID: 24570512.
    Abstract:
    A 79-year-old man underwent coronary artery bypass grafting and ascending aorta prosthetic replacement for aneurysm at our Institution. His postoperative course was characterized by rapid onset of hypotension and anemia. Re-exploration found no surgical source of bleeding. A chest computed tomography showed a huge extrapleural hematoma caused by rib fractures. Percutaneous chest drainage was effective, and the patient recovered quickly. Follow-up computed tomography confirmed a good result.
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