Temporary thoracotomy wound closure following penetrating thoracic aorta injury.
On rare occasions, thoracic injuries require resuscitative efforts including emergent thoracotomy that result in edematous changes to the lungs and heart. Hemodynamic compromise occurs when these organs are placed in their anatomic position and closure of the thoracotomy is attempted. Adaptation of a temporary abdominal closure to a thoracic injury is described.
Rosenblatt
M S
MS
Department of Surgery, Boston City Hospital, Boston University Medical Center, MA 02218.
Aldridge
S C
SC
Millham
F H
FH
Woodson
J
J
Hirsch
E F
EF
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000293:injuries*; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000601:surgery*