ABSTRACT
Objective To sum up the experiences of early diagnosis and surgical treatment of thoraco abdominal injuries. Method The clinical material in 65 cases of thoraco abdominal injuries treated from 1990 to 1998 was retrospectively reviewed. Result Thoracic explorations and closed thoracic drainage and abdominal operations were carried out in 15 cases and in 50 cases respectively. 65 cases were cured and 3 cases (5%) died of large cardiac blood vessel injuries and excessive blood loss. Conclusion The thoraco abdominal injuries are of very critical illness, it′s important to make early dignosis,promt and proper surgical operation.Meanwhile,active antishock measures, postoperative complication prevention, critical care for the patients are also very important for a better prognosis.
