Introduction: Nail guns are responsible for an estimated 14% of injuries among residential carpenters, intrathoracic injuries are rare but almost always require operative management with a sternotomy or thoracotomy.
Case report: We report the case of a young carpenter who injured himself by accident during work. The nail perforated the right ventricle. He was operated and postoperative course was uneventful.
Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of urgent and adequate management of these cases and the need to raise awareness about work safety among carpenters.
Keywords: Cardiac injury; Case report; Nail gun; Plaie cardiaque; cas clinique; pistolet à clous.
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