Articles Tagged With: thoracic
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A New Intervention Criterion for Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
A large retrospective study from the Yale University Aortic Institute database of unoperated patients with ascending thoracic aneurysms has shown that the risk of an adverse aortic event rises significantly at 5.0 cm to 5.4 cm in maximum diameter and supports moving the guideline for surgical intervention from 5.5 cm to 5.0 cm.
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Penetrating Torso Trauma
Penetrating trauma is a common presenting complaint with the potential for devastating consequences. The diagnostic and therapeutic management of penetrating injuries to the chest and abdomen has undergone substantial evolution. The authors discuss the advances in the care of patients with penetrating chest and abdominal trauma.
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Does This Older Patient Have a Spinal Fracture? Evaluation and Management of Spinal Fractures in Older Adults
Older adults present unique challenges for the clinician. Missing a spinal fracture can have devastating consequences for this more fragile population. The authors review the clinical presentation, injury patterns, and unique considerations for imaging and management of spinal fractures in older adults.
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Penetrating Chest Injury
Penetrating trauma of the chest can have severe and devastating consequences. Advances in ultrasound and treatment therapies have improved survival. A high degree of suspicion is indicated to identify the more subtle injuries associated with penetrating trauma to the chest.