Complex thoracic injuries

Surg Clin North Am. 1996 Aug;76(4):725-48. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70477-1.

Abstract

Complex thoracic injuries are a leading cause of death in trauma patients. Four difficult problems of diagnosis and treatment are discussed, including (1) air leak not associated with pneumothorax, (2) management of major thoracic esophageal injuries, (3) penetrating trauma, and (4) retained hemothorax and empyema.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchi / injuries
  • Empyema / etiology
  • Empyema / surgery
  • Esophagus / injuries
  • Hemothorax / etiology
  • Hemothorax / surgery
  • Humans
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology
  • Pneumopericardium / etiology
  • Postoperative Care
  • Thoracic Injuries / complications
  • Thoracic Injuries / surgery*
  • Thoracotomy
  • Trachea / injuries
  • Wounds, Penetrating / surgery