Minimally Invasive Techniques in Thoracic Trauma

Endovascular techniques and videoscopic assisted thoracoscopic surgery have been selectively applied in the trauma setting. These techniques continue to evolve and have gained acceptance as the treatment of choice for certain traumatic thoracic injuries.

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Published in:Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2008, Vol.20 (1), p.72-77
Main Author: Reddy, V. Seenu, MD, MBA, FACS
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aorta - injuries
Aorta - surgery
aortic injury
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Contraindications
Diaphragm - injuries
Diaphragm - surgery
endovascular
Hemothorax - surgery
Humans
Pneumothorax - surgery
Thoracic Injuries - diagnosis
Thoracic Injuries - surgery
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted - adverse effects
thoracic trauma
Treatment Outcome
VATS
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Summary:Endovascular techniques and videoscopic assisted thoracoscopic surgery have been selectively applied in the trauma setting. These techniques continue to evolve and have gained acceptance as the treatment of choice for certain traumatic thoracic injuries.
ISSN:1043-0679
1532-9488
DOI:10.1053/j.semtcvs.2008.01.008