Abstract |
Trauma-related thoracic compartment syndrome (TCS) is a rare, life threatening condition that develops secondary to elevated intra-thoracic pressure and manifests itself clinically as significantly elevated airway pressures, inability to provide adequate ventilation and hemodynamic instability temporally related to closure of a thoracic surgical incision. TCS is exceedingly rare in the trauma population. We present a case of TCS following surgical repair of a stab wound injury that necessitated decompressive thoracotomy and peri-operative open-chest management.
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Authors | Michael W Wandling, Gary C An |
Journal | World journal of emergency surgery : WJES
(World J Emerg Surg)
Vol. 5
Pg. 22
(Jul 30 2010)
ISSN: 1749-7922 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 20673346
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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