Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2882330 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2007 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
The results of this study show that for stable patients with chest trauma, video assisted thoracic surgery is feasible and safe. Moreover, it is tolerated better than open thoracotomy, has a favorable postoperative course, a superior long-term outcome, and greater patient satisfaction.
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in the Treatment of Chest Trauma: Long-Term Benefit
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