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Overview of Thoracic Trauma
Etiology of Thoracic Trauma
Chest injuries can result from blunt or penetrating trauma. The most important chest injuries include the following: Aortic Disruption (Traumatic) None Blunt Cardiac Injury None Cardiac Tamponade None Flail Chest None Hemothorax None Pneumothorax ( Pneumothorax , Pulmonary Contusion None Many patients have simultaneous hemothorax and pneumothorax (hemopneumothorax). Bone injuries are common, typically involving the Rib Fracture and 