DEFINITIVE MANAGEMENT Chest

DEFINITIVE MANAGEMENT Chest

A small pneumothorax detected on a chest radiograph may be observed rather than drained. Lung contusions require analgesia and chest physiotherapy to prevent secondary infection. Penetrating lung injuries may be assessed at either thoracoscopy or thoracotomy and the underlying lung injury sealed with fibrin glue or by applying a stapler; segmentectomy or lobectomy are rarely required. DEFINITIVE MANAGEMENT Chest

A small pneumothorax detected on a chest radiograph may be observed rather than drained. Lung contusions require analgesia and chest physiotherapy to prevent secondary infection. Penetrating lung injuries may be assessed at either thoracoscopy or thoracotomy and the underlying lung injury sealed with fibrin glue or by applying a stapler; segmentectomy or lobectomy are rarely required. DEFINITIVE MANAGEMENT Chest

A small pneumothorax detected on a chest radiograph may be observed rather than drained. Lung contusions require analgesia and chest physiotherapy to prevent secondary infection. Penetrating lung injuries may be assessed at either thoracoscopy or thoracotomy and the underlying lung injury sealed with fibrin glue or by applying a stapler; segmentectomy or lobectomy are rarely required.