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The Poly-Traumatized Patient with Fractures

Abstract

Thoracic trauma causes significant morbidity and mortality. Some thoracic injuries are life-threatening and early diagnosis and prompt treatment is mandatory. A thorough evaluation of the patient and a systematic approach is necessary to manage the severity of different injuries. Knowledge of the trauma mechanisms and their specific injuries are required to improve patient care and decrease unfavorable outcomes and complications. This chapter gives an overview of the diagnostic procedures and classification model necessary for an accurate assessment of patients with thoracic trauma. Furthermore, it describes the occurrence of the various thoracic injuries and their treatment options.

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de Jong, M.B., Kokke, M.C., Hietbrink, F., Leenen, L.P.H. (2016). Chest Trauma. In: Pape, HC., Sanders, R., Borrelli, Jr., J. (eds) The Poly-Traumatized Patient with Fractures. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-47212-5_8

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