Chest trauma. Approach and management

Clin Chest Med. 1992 Mar;13(1):55-67.

Abstract

A synopsis of both blunt and penetrating thoracic trauma, this article outlines an approach to management for injuries to the lung, heart, esophagus, tracheobronchial tree, diaphragm, and major thoracic vessels. Also outlined are the management of rib fractures, scapula fractures, sternal fractures, and, in particular, flail chest with associated pulmonary contusion.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / injuries
  • Brachiocephalic Trunk / injuries
  • Emergencies
  • Esophageal Perforation / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Perforation / surgery
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Heart Injuries / diagnosis
  • Heart Injuries / surgery
  • Humans
  • Preoperative Care
  • Subclavian Artery / injuries
  • Thoracic Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Thoracic Injuries / surgery
  • Thorax / blood supply
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnosis*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / surgery