A Case of Penetrating Thoracic Injury- A Diagnostic Dilemma and Subsequent Management

Authors: Kumar V1, Khandavilli H1, Jain A2, Prasad S2 and Jain R1*

DOI: 10.23880/accmj-16000222

Volume 8, Issue 2

Abstract

Trauma is the leading cause of death worldwide. Mortality from thoracic trauma is second highest after head injury. Penetrating thoracic injury poses a challenge in predicting the extent of injury, structures involved and severity of intraoperative adverse events. Diagnostic imaging plays an important part in the evaluation of these patients. We will be doing the detailed discussion on above aspects in this article.

Keywords: Penetrating Thoracic Injury; Diagnosis; Imaging; Management

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