Diagnostic Techniques in Thoracic Trauma

Andrea J. Carpenter

doi:10.1053/j.semtcvs.2007.11.005

Diagnostic Techniques in Thoracic Trauma

Andrea J. Carpenter

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Abstract

Diagnosis of thoracic injury begins with a history of events and examination of the patient. Appropriate radiographic studies will be dictated by the findings on history and physical. Procedural examinations, such as endoscopy or angiography, may also be needed for accurate diagnosis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2-5
Number of pages	4
Journal	Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Volume	20
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semtcvs.2007.11.005
State	Published - Mar 2008

Keywords

FAST exam
angiography
bronchoscopy
chest X-ray
chest computed tomography
diagnosis
echocardiography
esophagoscopy
swallow study
thoracic trauma
video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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