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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Emergency thoracotomy is a critical intervention for severe chest trauma.
  • Indications include pericardial tamponade, hemorrhage control, and facilitating cardiac massage.
  • Risk factors for adverse outcomes include bleeding and iatrogenic injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review experience with emergency thoracotomies.
  • To identify predictors of mortality and risk factors for poor prognosis.
  • To analyze early results and assess outcomes in trauma patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 197 emergency thoracotomy cases over 12 years.
  • Data collected from Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura Emergency Hospital, and Saudi German Hospitals.
  • Included patients with penetrating and blunt chest trauma, and iatrogenic causes.

Main Results:

  • The study included 197 patients with a mean age of 28 years.
  • Common indications were stab heart injuries and traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures.
  • Penetrating and blunt chest trauma were primary reasons for the procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Emergency thoracotomy results align with other reports, emphasizing aggressive stabilization.
  • Highlights the need for emergency medicine education and rapid intervention.
  • Integrated emergency and surgical team cooperation improves outcomes in high-volume centers.