2014•Journal of Traumatic SurgeryRequires access
Strategies for the treatment of traumatic pneumatocele
Kong Ling-we
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Abstract
Traumatic pneumatocele is a type of deep pulmonary laceration. Computed tomography is a sensitive method for early detection of the lesion. Traumatic pneumatocele occurs primarily in children and young adults,which also occurs more in adults. Most of these patients need only conservative treatment. Surgical treatment is indicated in rare instances and only when complications occur.