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[The outcomes of different surgical procedures for thoracic injuries].

AIM: To assess the outcomes of video-assisted techniques compared with conventional procedures.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: 596 victims with thoracic injuries were enrolled. Video-assisted techniques were applied in 236 cases, conventional procedures - 360 patients. Groups were standardized by the type of surgery. Morbidity, hospital-stay and mortality according to Clavien-Dindo classification have been analyzed.

RESULTS: There was similar incidence of complications in both groups. However, severe adverse events followed by redo surgery under general anesthesia occurred in 1.2% and 7.1% of cases respectively (p<0.05). Hospital-stay was 11.3±3.6 and 14.5±5.3 days respectively (p<0.05). Mortality was 0.58% vs. 1.08% respectively (p>0.05).

CONCLUSION: In victims with thoracic injuries and no need for urgent thoracotomy video-assisted techniques are preferable for diagnosis and treatment.

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