Magyar sebészet
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Successful treatment of penetrating chest trauma largely depends on the accurate and rapid diagnostic work-up, as well as the adequate surgical management. The authors discuss current issues in the diagnosis and the treatment of penetrating chest injuries based on the analysis of 109 cases. ⋯ Patients with penetrating chest trauma should undergo a rapid and accurate diagnostic work-up followed by an adequate surgical management in order to keep their prognosis relatively good.