Abstract
The authors discuss problems related to emergency surgical management of non penetrating thoracic injuries. With reference to their own experience and current literature, they underline the etiologic, pathophysiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic features of the most frequent indications to the surgical treatment.
MeSH terms
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Aorta, Thoracic
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Aortic Rupture / etiology
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Aortic Rupture / surgery
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Bronchi / injuries
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Emergencies
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Esophagus / injuries
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Humans
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Lung Injury
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Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology
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Mediastinal Emphysema / surgery
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Pericardial Effusion / etiology
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Pericardial Effusion / surgery
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Pneumothorax / etiology
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Pneumothorax / surgery
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Rupture
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Thoracic Injuries / surgery*
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Trachea / injuries
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery*