Video-assisted thoracoscopy for penetrating cardiac box injury in stable patients

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• who: Injuries. Wounds and colleagues from the repair of diaphragm injuries without the need for conversion to open techniques or reoperation [4-6]In the trauma scenario, many factors must be considered since surgeon skill and patient condition define the surgical approach. In high-volume trauma centers, especially in developing countries, penetrating cardiac box injuries are frequent. Although many aspects of penetrating chest injuries have been well established, video-assisted thoracoscopy is still finding its place in cardiac box trauma and algorithmic approaches are still lacking. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide a review establishing . . .
  

   

  

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