Emergency Room Thoracotomy for Thoracic Trauma

Sayan M., Bal M., Dugun A.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, cilt.6, ss.283-286, 2015 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4328/jcam.2937
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.283-286
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Aim: In this study we discussed that indication and effect on survival of emergency room thoracotomy in cardiac and respiratory arrest patients after penetrating or blunt chest trauma. Material and Method: Between March 2013 and September 2014, five emergency room thoracotomies were performed. The medical record of patients were analyzed retrospectively. Results: Emergency room thoracotomy was performed for 4 patients with penetrating and 1 patient with blunt chest trauma. 2 patients have died after the procedure. 1 patient died on the 10th day after surgery due to multi organ failure. 2 patients have survived and they discharged from the hospital without any sequelae. Discussion: Emergency room thoracotomy is a life-saving approach after thoracic trauma especially patients with penetrating trauma.