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 | |
| State | Published - Oct 1 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chest trauma
- Hemothorax
- Pneumothorax
- Pulmonary contusion
- Rib fractures
- Thoracic trauma
- VATS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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Dennis, B. M., Bellister, S., & Guillamondegui, O. D. (2017). Thoracic Trauma. Surgical Clinics of North America, 97(5), 1047-1064. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2017.06.009