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Review
. 2017 Dec:154 Suppl 1:S31-S33.
doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2017.07.002. Epub 2017 Oct 16.

Specific elements of thoracic wound management

J-P Avaro  1 , H De Lesquen  2 , F Beranger  2 , J Cotte  3 , C Natale  2
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Review

Specific elements of thoracic wound management

J-P Avaro et al. J Visc Surg. 2017 Dec.
Free article

Abstract

Damage control for thoracic trauma combines definitive and temporary surgical gestures specifically adapted to the lesions present. A systematic assessment of all injuries to prioritize the specific lesions and their treatments constitutes the first operative stage. Packing and temporary closure have a place in the care of chest injuries.

Keywords: Clamshell; Diaphragm; Heart; Lung.

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