The role of diagnostic VATS in penetrating thoracic injuries

The role of diagnostic VATS in penetrating thoracic injuries

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Penetrating chest injuries account for 1–13% of thoracic trauma hospital admissions and most of these are managed with a conservative approach. Nevertheless, 18–30% of cases managed only with tube thoracostomy have residual clotted b...

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Main Authors: Guasti Guido, de Franco Salvatore, Annessi Valerio, Ferrari Guglielmo, Paci Massimiliano, Sgarbi Giorgio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-10-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/1/1/30

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