title: Minimally invasive techniques in thoracic trauma.
abstract: Endovascular techniques and videoscopic assisted thoracoscopic surgery have been selectively applied in the trauma setting. These techniques continue to evolve and have gained acceptance as the treatment of choice for certain traumatic thoracic injuries.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. reddyvs@uthscsa.edu
authors.forename: V Seenu
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D001011:Aorta / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D000075202:Contraindications; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000601:surgery; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome