Videothoracoscopy in Trauma: Early Experience Article

Sosa, JL, Puente, I, Lemasters, L et al. (1994). Videothoracoscopy in Trauma: Early Experience . Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery, 4(5), 295-300. 10.1089/lps.1994.4.295

cited authors

  • Sosa, JL; Puente, I; Lemasters, L; Ginzburg, E; Sleeman, D; McKenney, M; Martin, L

abstract

  • We present a series in which videothoracoscopy was used to evaluate and manage patients after thoracic trauma. We used this technique in 11 patients with thoracic injuries. We describe 5 representative cases. It was used successfully in 10 of 11 patients. Indications included evaluation of ongoing hemothorax, evacuation of clotted hemothorax and empyema, and decortication for persistent airleak. Etiologies included blunt trauma, stab wounds, and gunshot wounds. © 1994, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. All rights reserved.

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publication date

  • January 1, 1994

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start page

  • 295

end page

  • 300

volume

  • 4

issue

  • 5