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Thoracic compartment syndrome

L J Kaplan1, S Z Trooskin, T A Santora

  • 1Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19129, USA.

The Journal of Trauma
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
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A gunshot wound to the chest caused rare thoracic compartment syndrome after aortic and cardiac injuries were treated. This case highlights a new complication of thoracic trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Thoracic gunshot wounds can cause severe injuries to the aorta and heart.
  • Management of these injuries is critical for patient survival.
  • Complications following thoracic trauma require thorough investigation.

Observation:

  • A patient with a thoracic gunshot wound developed descending thoracic aortic and biventricular cardiac injuries.
  • Successful surgical repair of these injuries was performed.
  • Post-operative management led to the development of an unusual complication.

Findings:

  • The complication identified was thoracic compartment syndrome, a previously undescribed sequela of thoracic trauma.
  • Clinical features of this specific presentation were observed.

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  • Therapeutic interventions were initiated for the syndrome.

    • Implications:

    • This case introduces thoracic compartment syndrome as a potential complication of thoracic trauma.
    • Understanding the clinical features and sequelae is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
    • Further research into thoracic compartment syndrome following trauma is warranted.