Current indications and results of VATS in the evaluation and management of hemodynamically stable thoracic injuries | Zendy

Anthony V. Manlulu | Zendy; TL Lee | Zendy; KinHoi Thung | Zendy; Randolph H.L. Wong | Zendy; A YIM | Zendy

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Current indications and results of VATS in the evaluation and management of hemodynamically stable thoracic injuries

Author(s) -

Anthony V. Manlulu,

TL Lee,

KinHoi Thung,

Randolph H.L. Wong,

A YIM

Publication year - 2004

Publication title -

european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1873-734X

pISSN - 1010-7940

DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2004.02.017

Subject(s) - medicine , hemothorax , decortication , thoracostomy , surgery , thoracotomy , blunt , cardiothoracic surgery , empyema , pneumothorax

Thoracic injuries are among the most severe forms of trauma and also a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) has recently provided an alternative method to simultaneously diagnose and manage patients sustaining chest injuries. We analyze our experience with VATS in the setting of thoracic trauma detailing indications for exploration, procedures performed and results of surgery.

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