Haemostasis of a right ventricle-gunshot wound using a novel haemostatic vacuum device

Abstract

Heart wounds are frequently fatal. The haemorrhage from a right ventricle-gunshot wound in a male patient was successfully controlled using a novel haemostatic vacuum device. This case report shows how this simple, quick and efficient method can be used to control critical bleedings.

Figures

Figure 1:

(a) Luxation of the ventricular massif shows an active bleeding on the anterior wall of the right ventricle. (b) Placing a bell-shaped haemostatic vacuum device ensures the immediate control of the haemorrhage.

Figure 2:

(a) The removal of the vacuum device reveals a dry wound. (b) Classic treatment of the lesion with two transfixiant pledgeted sutures using non-absorbable thread and local haemostatics.

Supplementary Video 1: Bleeding wound is visualized, device application leads to a dry wound.

Supplementary Video 2: Pledgeted suture securing, Surgicel® with Bioglue®.