Thoracoscopy in treatment of chest penetrating wounds

The analysis of 163 thoracoscopies at injuries of chest was carried out. Thoracoscopy is an effective method for identifying further tactics at this pathology. Thoracoscopy allows in many cases producing therapeutic measures, which include stop bleeding, aerostaz and others. The use of thoracoscopy in 2.5-3 times reduces number of thoracotomies.