Open pneumothorax with extensive thoracic defects sustained in a fall: a case report

Open pneumothorax with extensive thoracic defects sustained in a fall: a case report

Abstract Background Open pneumothorax with chest wall deficit is a rare chest trauma that is serious and can lead to severe respiratory failure; however, it is a potentially lifesaving injury if utilized appropriately. Case presentation Herein, we report a case of an open pneumothorax with extensive...

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Main Authors: Rina Tokuda, Yohei Okada, Futoshi Nagashima, Makoto Kobayashi, Wataru Ishii, Ryoji Iizuka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-10-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Open pneumothorax
Tracheal intubation
Thoracic drainage
Wound closure
Quick response
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01555-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01555-x

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