Is observation for traumatic hemothorax safe?
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001793
Abstract: BACKGROUND Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma guidelines suggest tube thoracostomy (TT) be considered for all traumatic hemothoraces. However, previous research has suggested that some traumatic hemothoraces may be observed safely. We sought to… read more here.
Keywords: observation; traumatic hemothorax; predictors failed; failed observation ... See more keywords