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Management of a Rare Case of Firecracker Thoracic Injury with Empyema

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Firecracker thoracic injuries are rare but critical, often requiring multidisciplinary management. We report a case of a teenage male patient who presented with hemothorax and empyema due to a firecracker-related chest wall injury. Initial management involved tube thoracostomy; however, the patient subsequently required thoracoscopic intervention for the removal of intrathoracic firecracker residue and decortication. This case emphasizes the significance of early intervention, tailored antibiotics, residue removal for recovery, and preventive measures for such injuries.

Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_294_24

Authors: Prashant Kothari, Rajat Piplani, Poonam Sherwani, Yogendra Kumar Yogesh, Vyas Kumar Rathaur

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh

Language: English

Topic: Trauma Management and Diagnosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407820843

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