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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2007 Oct;33(5):553-6. doi: 10.1007/s00068-007-6103-z. Epub 2007 May 11.

Complete Avulsion of the Pectoralis Major Tendon: a Case Report.

European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society

Wilson W L Li, Milko C de Jonge, Carel Goslings, Robert Haverlag, Kees-Jan Ponsen

Affiliations

  1. Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  2. Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  3. Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. [email protected].
  4. Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. [email protected].

PMID: 26814942 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-007-6103-z

Abstract

Rupture of the pectoralis major muscle is a rare injury, usually occurring during sports activities or after direct trauma. This article describes the clinical presentation, diagnostic tools and treatment of a patient with a complete avulsion of the pectoralis major tendon.

Keywords: Pectoralis major muscle rupture; Trauma

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