Hemothorax. Algorithm of treatment tactics
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https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2025.3-83.40Keywords:
hemothorax, chest trauma, drainage, VATS, treatment algorithmAbstract
The article focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of hemothorax. It discusses major causes (traumatic, spontaneous,
iatrogenic), therapeutic approaches, and surgical indications. Emphasis is placed on early chest tube drainage, video-assisted
thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in stable patients, and thoracotomy in unstable cases. The role of antibiotic prophylaxis and
intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy in reducing complications is highlighted. Timely diagnosis and individualized strategies
decrease mortality and improve outcomes.
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