Management of minimal pneumothorax in penetrating chest trauma: Is observation safe?

Our findings indicate that careful observation is a safe option in patients with minimal pneumothoraces, while large pneumothoraces generally necessitate invasive treatment and are associated with worse outcomes. Our results are consistent with previous reports in the international literature.

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Ulusal travma dergisi
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2025-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.14744/tjtes.2025.40552
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Trauma Management and Diagnosis
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Management of minimal pneumothorax in penetrating chest trauma: Is observation safe?

Salih Duman
Ulusal travma dergisi
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
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Management of minimal pneumothorax in penetrating chest trauma: Is observation safe?

Salih Duman
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Abstract

Our findings indicate that careful observation is a safe option in patients with minimal pneumothoraces, while large pneumothoraces generally necessitate invasive treatment and are associated with worse outcomes. Our results are consistent with previous reports in the international literature.

Ulusal travma dergisiVol. 31(10)
Türkisch-Deutsche Universität (TR), Istanbul University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 55%
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
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