Chest trauma: Approach and management

J. H. Calhoon; F. L. Grover; J. K. Trinkle

Chest trauma: Approach and management

J. H. Calhoon, F. L. Grover, J. K. Trinkle

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Abstract

A synopsis of both blunt and penetrating thoracic trauma, this article outlines an approach to management for injuries to the lung, heart, esophagus, tracheobronchial tree, diaphragm, and major thoracic vessels. Also outlined are the management of rib fractures, scapula fractures, sternal fractures, and, in particular, flail chest with associated pulmonary contusion.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	55-67
Number of pages	13
Journal	Clinics in Chest Medicine
Volume	13
Issue number	1
State	Published - Jan 1 1992

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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