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Thoracic Surgery for the Acute Care Surgeon: Hot Topics in Acute Care Surgery

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Thoracic surgery is a complex and challenging field that requires a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and surgical techniques. For the acute care surgeon, who may encounter thoracic emergencies in the emergency department or intensive care unit, it is essential to have a basic understanding of thoracic surgery principles and techniques. This article will provide an overview of thoracic surgery for the acute care surgeon, including the most common indications for surgery, the different types of thoracic surgical procedures, and the postoperative care of thoracic surgery patients.

Indications for Thoracic Surgery

The most common indications for thoracic surgery include:

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Trauma
Chest injuries
Lung injuries
Esophageal injuries
Tracheal injuries
Mediastinal injuries
Pleural injuries
Diaphragm injuries
Pericardial injuries
Cardiac injuries
Great vessel injuries

Types of Thoracic Surgical Procedures

The different types of thoracic surgical procedures include:

Thoracotomy
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery
Lung resection
Esophageal resection
Tracheal resection
Mediastinal resection
Pleural resection
Diaphragm repair
Pericardial repair
Cardiac repair
Great vessel repair

Postoperative Care of Thoracic Surgery Patients

The postoperative care of thoracic surgery patients depends on the type of surgery performed. However, some general principles of care include:

Close monitoring of vital signs and oxygen saturation
Chest tube drainage
Pain management
Respiratory support
Nutritional support
Wound care
Physical therapy

Thoracic surgery is a complex and challenging field that requires a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and surgical techniques. For the acute care surgeon, who may encounter thoracic emergencies in the emergency department or intensive care unit, it is essential to have a basic understanding of thoracic surgery principles and techniques. This article has provided an overview of thoracic surgery for the acute care surgeon, including the most common indications for surgery, the different types of thoracic surgical procedures, and the postoperative care of thoracic surgery patients.

References

1. Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 20th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017. 2. Cameron JL, Cameron AM. Current Surgical Therapy. 12th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017. 3. Ashcraft KW, Holcomb GW, Murphy JP. Pediatric Surgery. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2014.

Thoracic Surgery for the Acute Care Surgeon (Hot Topics in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma)

by Heather B. MacIntosh

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