ARTICLE
2025 Vol 4 · No 3
EN 140c24edf0b6
FEATURES OF SURGICAL TACTICS IN CASE OF CLOTTED HEMOTHORAX
Research Focus International Scientific Journal, 4(3), 145–148 · ISSN 2181-3833
Abstract
This study investigates the clinical features and optimal surgical approaches for managing traumatic clotted hemothorax (TCH). A total of 78 cases were analyzed, with clotted hemothorax resulting from penetrating chest injuries in 32.05% of cases and closed trauma in 67.95%. Diagnostic methods included radiography, ultrasound, and MSCT, revealing varying fluid and air levels in the pleural cavity. Treatment methods ranged from conservative therapy to invasive surgical interventions. Video-assisted thoracoscopic sanitation (VATS) proved to be the most effective and minimally invasive approach, enabling comprehensive removal of clots and minimizing complications. Early diagnosis and appropriate choice of treatment play a critical role in improving patient outcomes in TCH cases.
Keywords
clotted hemothoraxchest traumathoracoscopyvideo-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)pleural drainagethoracotomysurgical tactics
How to cite
Usmonovich, Baysariyev Shovkat (2025). FEATURES OF SURGICAL TACTICS IN CASE OF CLOTTED HEMOTHORAX. Research Focus International Scientific Journal, 4(3), 145–148. https://doi.org/10.66073/researchfocus.v4i3.1523