Pleural Space Management in Thoracic Trauma.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Thoracic injuries are common, occurring in up to 60% of polytrauma patients and represent 25% of trauma deaths. Thoracic trauma frequently involves injury to the pleural space resulting in hemothorax and pneumothorax-effective management of the pleural space is essential. Reviewed in this article is management of the pleural space in chest wall trauma (including pneumothorax and hemothorax), and chest tube placement, indications for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, management, and complications.
Medical subject headings
- Thoracic Injuries
- Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
- Hemothorax
- Pneumothorax
- Pleural Cavity