Semin intervent Radiol 2022; 39(03): 312-328
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1753482
Review Article

Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Non-aortic Thoracic Trauma

Mikhail C.S.S. Higgins
1   Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
2   Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
,
Jessica Shi
2   Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
,
Mohammad Bader
1   Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
,
Paul A. Kohanteb
1   Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
,
Tejal S. Brahmbhatt
2   Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
3   Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care; Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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Abstract

Trauma remains a leading cause of death for all age groups, and nearly two-thirds of these individuals suffer thoracic trauma. Due to the various types of injuries, including vascular and nonvascular, interventional radiology plays a major role in the acute and chronic management of the thoracic trauma patient. Interventional radiologists are critical members in the multidisciplinary team focusing on treatment of the patient with thoracic injury. Through case presentations, this article will review the role of interventional radiology in the management of trauma patients suffering thoracic injuries.

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All the authors substantially contributed to the conception or design of the work, and the writing and/or revision of the manuscript.




Publication History

Article published online:
31 August 2022

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