Traumatic Ventricular Septal Defect Caused by a Horse Kick Injury: 2 Rare Pediatric Cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We present 2 cases of traumatic ventricular septal defects (VSDs), both caused by horse kick injuries. Given this rare but critical condition, we decided to share our experiences and the lessons learned managing these cases.

Case summary

The first patient, a 12-year-old girl, was trampled by a horse, sustained a traumatic apical ventricular septal defect with pseudoaneurysm, was stabilized first, and underwent surgical closure 19 days after the injury. The second patient, a 9-year-old girl, was kicked by a horse in the chest; developed profound cardiogenic shock; and was found to have multiple large muscular VSDs, biventricular dysfunction, and pulmonary edema requiring emergent repair.

Discussion

Presentation of traumatic VSDs can vary, ranging from a stab

SUBMITTER: Weixler VHM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12441484 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature