Thoracic Trauma

Bradley M. Dennis; Seth A. Bellister; Oscar D. Guillamondegui

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2017.06.009

Thoracic Trauma

Bradley M. Dennis, Seth A. Bellister, Oscar D. Guillamondegui

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Abstract

Management of chest trauma is integral to patient outcomes owing to the vital structures held within the thoracic cavity. Understanding traumatic chest injuries and appropriate management plays a pivotal role in the overall well-being of both blunt and penetrating trauma patients. Whether the injury includes rib fractures, associated pulmonary injuries, or tracheobronchial tree injuries, every facet of management may impact the short- and long-term outcomes, including mortality. This article elucidates the workup and management of the thoracic cage, pulmonary and tracheobronchial injuries.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1047-1064
Number of pages	18
Journal	Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume	97
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2017.06.009
State	Published - Oct 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Chest trauma
Hemothorax
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary contusion
Rib fractures
Thoracic trauma
VATS

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Surgery

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