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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Penetrating chest trauma presents significant management challenges, particularly in remote locations.
  • Injuries involving the sternum, lung, and aortic arch require immediate and specialized care.
  • Delayed access to definitive surgical intervention can complicate patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the management of a complex penetrating chest trauma case with delayed surgical intervention.
  • To highlight the use of conservative measures and point-of-care ultrasound in managing intrathoracic hemorrhage.
  • To emphasize the importance of specialized care for severe thoracic injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Initial management focused on hemodynamic stability and blood pressure control.
  • Tube thoracostomy was deferred to prevent hemodynamic compromise.
  • Serial point-of-care ultrasounds were used to monitor hemothorax progression.
  • Delayed transfer to a specialized center for surgical repair was performed.

Main Results:

  • The patient's condition was stabilized through meticulous blood pressure management.
  • Hemothorax was successfully monitored non-invasively.
  • The patient underwent successful surgical intervention after transfer.
  • No immediate complications related to the conservative management were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative management, including tight blood pressure control and deferred tube thoracostomy, can be a viable strategy for penetrating chest trauma with aortic arch injury in resource-limited settings.
  • Point-of-care ultrasound is a valuable tool for monitoring hemothorax in trauma patients.
  • Timely transfer to a specialized center remains crucial for definitive management of complex thoracic injuries.