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Surgery Cardio thoracic surgery 84df4ca7

Best approach in thoracic trauma is

A
Midline sternotomy
B
Parasternal thoracotomy
C
Anterolateral thoracotomy
D
Posterolateral thoracotomy
High-Yield Explanation
.Indications for thoracotomy * Haemothorax more than 1500 ml found when ICT is placed or hourly collection in ICT is 200- 300 ml * ICT placed shows persistent drainage of blood * Diaphragmatic injury * When associated with liver and spleen injuries * Bronchus and major vessel injuries * Haemopericardium * Oesophageal and thoracic duct injuries. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 1061

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