Traumatic Thoracostomy Tube Management at a Community Hospital A Retrospective Review

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Authors

Christian Przeslawski, Corewell Health Resident
Peter Habib, Corewell Health Resident
Kita Mack, Corewell Health Resident
Vimal Love, Corewell Health
Julie George, Corewell Health
Amelia Pasley, Corewell Health

Description

Thoracostomy tubes or chest tubes (CT) have been a mainstay in thoracic trauma treatment since the Vietnam war with their roots dating back to the 5th century. Trauma is the number one cause of death in the world, with chest trauma being the second highest cause of trauma related death. 18% of patients with a blunt thoracic injury require chest tube. Management varies widely and there is no general consensus on management.

Publication Date

5-9-2024

Disciplines

Surgery | Translational Medical Research

Recommended Citation

Przeslawski C, Habib P, Mack K, Love V, George J, Pasley A. Traumatic thoracostomy tube management at a community hospital a retrospective review. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2024 May 9; Farmington Hills, MI.

Comments

2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 9, 2024.