Praktische Tipps und Tricks beim Thoraxtrauma

Thoraxtraumata sind noch immer mit erheblicher Morbidität und Mortalität assoziiert. Aus rein pragmatischer Sicht hat sich in den vergangenen Jahren eine Klassifizierung in 4 Gruppen bewährt, die unterschiedlicher Expertise und Infrastruktur zur optimalen Versorgung bedürfen. Der Großteil aller Patienten lässt sich jedoch noch immer suffizient mit der Anlage einer Thoraxdrainage therapieren.

Schlüsselwörter

stumpfes Thoraxtrauma - penetrierendes Thoraxtrauma - Thoraxdrainage - minimalinvasive Thoraxchirurgie

Keywords

blunt thoracic trauma - penetrating thoracic trauma - tube thoracostomy - minimal invasive thoracic surgery

Publication History

Article published online:
03 June 2025

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