Massive hemothorax due to bleeding from thoracic spinal fractures: a case series and systematic review

Abstract Background Massive hemothorax secondary to thoracic spinal fractures is rare, and its clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis are unknown. We present two cases of thoracic spinal fracture-induced massive hemothorax and a systematic review of previously reported cases. Methods Thi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Main Authors:	Kohei Ninomiya, Akira Kuriyama, Hayaki Uchino
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2020-09-01
Subjects:	Wounds and injuries Hemothorax Spinal fractures
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-020-00783-0