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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Trauma Management
  • Surgical Hemostasis

Background:

  • Uncontrollable chest wall bleeding from thoracic trauma presents significant surgical challenges.
  • Traditional thoracic packing is often avoided due to risks to cardiopulmonary function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a selective gauze packing technique for managing severe chest wall bleeding.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of this technique in preserving cardiopulmonary function.

Main Methods:

  • A selective gauze packing technique was applied to 3 patients with uncontrollable chest wall bleeding.
  • Gauze packs were placed in a "sandwich-like" manner between the skin and pleura.
  • Packs were secured with coated wire stitches using internal and external-thoracic Ventrofil® devices.

Main Results:

  • Successful hemostasis and cardio-respiratory stability were achieved in all patients.
  • Post-procedure X-rays confirmed acceptable lung expansion without cardiac compression.

Conclusions:

  • The selective gauze packing technique is simple, feasible, and effective.
  • It provides a life-saving option for managing uncontrollable post-traumatic or post-operative chest wall hemorrhages.