The role of VATS in the diagnosis and treatment of diaphragmatic injuries after penetrating thoracic traumas.

CONCLUSION: Our opinion is that VATS is important and feasible in hemodynamically stable patients with suspected isolated diaphragmatic laceration after penetrating thoracic trauma that cannot be determined by radiologically.
PMID: 32436965 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery : TJTES - April 30, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Yanık F, Karamustafaoğlu YA, Yörük Y Tags: Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg Source Type: research