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Video-assisted thoracic surgical applications in thoracic trauma. Thorac Surg Clin 2007 Feb;17(1):73-9

Date

07/27/2007

Pubmed ID

17650699

DOI

10.1016/j.thorsurg.2007.02.007

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-34249097798 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   15 Citations

Abstract

VATS is a valuable and safe way to manage many problems in thoracic trauma. It may allow earlier diagnosis and treatment of posttraumatic complications of chest injuries with less morbidity. This approach has already demonstrated advantages in such entities as retained hemothorax. The reduced pain and morbidity are attractive features compared with open thoracotomy. VATS continues to evolve in thoracic trauma, but unquestionably has proved value.

Author List

Cetindag IB, Neideen T, Hazelrigg SR

Author

Todd A. Neideen MD Associate Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Diaphragm
Humans
Pleural Diseases
Thoracic Injuries
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted