Prevalencia, diagnóstico y tratamiento de las lesiones pulmonares traumáticas

In the trauma patient, lung injury is relatively uncommon, possibly underdiagnosed due to its frequent association with other apparently more serious injuries, especially in cases of blunt trauma. Therefore, early diagnosis is of vital importance, as lung injuries can lead to fatal consequences. Due to their anatomical location, it is common for them to be associated with other organ and intrathoracic vascular structures, which together with the occa- sional need for critical surgical maneuvers, result in high rates of morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study is to describe the characteristics of pulmonary injuries including their incidence, mechanisms of injury, diagnostic techniques and available therapeutic options, both surgical and conservative. An analysis of the prognostic factors of these patients based on a review of the literature from 1965 to 2018 is included. Fecha de recibido: 16/10/2018 – Fecha aceptacion: 15/11/2018