Keywords
Rib fractures
Fail chest
Cardiopulmonary contusion
Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
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Abstract
Trauma in general, worldwide, is the third leading cause of death in young patients and adults under 40 years of age. Thoracic trauma is considered responsible for 20-35% of these deaths.
Most traumatic injuries at the chest level are cause by motor vehicle collisions, followed by penetrating injuries. Clinically, thoracic trauma is classified into blunt or closed injuries and penetrating or open lesions.
Among the multiple injuries that could be develop, figure rib, clavicle, scapular or sternum fractures, fail chest, cardiopulmonary contusions, pneumothorax, hemothorax, vascular injuries, upper digestive organs damage, among others.
The initial approach must be based strictly on the guidelines for care of polytraumatized patients. Its definitive treatment is aimed at restoring the physiological function of the thoracic cavity, for that, less than 10 % of blunt trauma a 15-30% of penetrating lesions will require advance surgical procedures to be controlled.
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