title: [Thoracic and abdominal wounds].
abstract: Thoracic and abdominal wounds are characterized by their diversity, their possible danger and the necessity of a successful diagnosis and therapy strategy. Management of thoracic wounds and indications of surgical treatment are conditioned by airway and hemodynamic states, paraclinical exams and chest drainage. The approach of abdominal wounds is based upon their possible penetrating character. Surgical indications, even if very discussed, are still wider. Thoraco-abdominal wounds could concern the diaphragm and are remarkable for their surgical strategy.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie thoracique et générale, Hôpital d'instruction des armées-Percy, Clamart.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Martinod
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lang-Lazdunski
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Liard
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jancovici
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*