[Animal experimental model of lung contusion]

Introduction and discussion of an experimental animal model to the representation of an isolated lung contusion in rats. The damage is realized by means of pressure waves. There can be observed distinct lung contusions - even unilateral - without chest wall lesions or extrathoracal injuries. One can also recognize temporal lapses of different intensity of the trauma. The model appears suitable to the presentation of a possible independent pathogenesis of the lung contusion.