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Massive hemothorax due to splenic injury and splenectomy via transthoracic approach

Authors :
Onat, Serdar
Gedik, Ercan
Avci, Alper
Girgin, Sadullah
Source :
The Internet Journal of Surgery. June 22, 2009, Vol. 20 Issue 1
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

An intrathoracic injured spleen is a rare cause of massive hemothorax. Splenectomy can be performed via transthoracic approach if there is no concomitant abdominal organ injury. We report a 35-year-old man with a stab wound who presented with hemopneumothorax. Left-sided urgent thoracotomy was performed because of the rate of chest tube drainage. An injured spleen was seen in the left thoracic cavity. Splenectomy was performed via thoracotomy because of the splenic injury. Keywords: Trauma | Stab wound | Hemothorax | Urgent thoracotomy | Splenectomy<br />Introduction Stab wounds of the chest are a relatively common form of penetrating chest trauma. Chest tubes play a major therapeutic role in trauma by decompressing air or blood but [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15288242
Volume :
20
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Internet Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.202797767