Video-assisted thoracic surgical applications in thoracic trauma. Thorac Surg Clin 2007 Feb;17(1):73-9
Date
07/27/2007Pubmed ID
17650699DOI
10.1016/j.thorsurg.2007.02.007Scopus ID
2-s2.0-34249097798 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 15 CitationsAbstract
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 SRAuthor
Todd A. Neideen MD Associate Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
DiaphragmHumans
Pleural Diseases
Thoracic Injuries
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted