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Störmann P, Krämer S, Raab S, Kalverkamp S, Graeff P. [Pathophysiology, Diagnostics and Therapy of Pulmonary Contusion - Recommendations of the Interdisciplinary Group on Thoracic Trauma of the Section NIS of the German Society for Trauma Surgery (DGU) and the German Society for Thoracic Surgery (DGT)]. Zentralbl Chir 2023; 148:50-56. [PMID: 36716768 DOI: 10.1055/a-1991-9599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Pulmonary contusion usually occurs in combination with other injuries and is indicative of a high level of force. Especially in multiply injured patients, pulmonary contusions are frequently detected. The injury is characterised by dynamic development, which might result in difficulties in recognising the actual extent of the injury at an early stage. Subsequently, correct classification of the extent of injury and appropriate initiation of therapeutic steps are essential to achieve the best possible outcome. The main goal of all therapeutic measures is to preserve lung function as best as possible and to avoid associated complications such as the development of pneumonia or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).The present report from the interdisciplinary working group "Chest Trauma" of the German Society for Trauma Surgery (DGU) and the German Society for Thoracic Surgery (DGT) includes an extensive literature review on the background, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary contusion. Without exception, papers with a low level of evidence were included due to the lack of studies with large cohorts of patients or randomised controlled studies. Thus, the recommendations given in the present article correspond to a consensus of the aforementioned interdisciplinary working group.Computed tomography (CT) of the chest is recommended for initial diagnosis; the extent of pulmonary contusion correlates with the incidence and severity of complications. A conventional chest X-ray may initially underestimate the injury, but is useful during short-term follow-up.Therapy for pulmonary contusion is multimodal and symptom-based. In particular, intensive care therapy with lung-protective ventilation and patient positioning are key factors of treatment. In addition to invasive ventilation, non-invasive ventilation should be considered if the patient's comorbidities and compliance allows this. Furthermore, depending on the extent of the lung injury and the general patient's condition, ECMO therapy may be considered as an ultima ratio. In particular, this should only be performed at specialised hospitals, which is why patient assignment or anticipation of early transfer of the patient should be anticipated at an early time during the course.
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Affiliation(s)
- Philipp Störmann
- Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Viszeral-, Transplantations-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Thoracic Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland
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Störmann P, Becker N, Künnemeyer L, Wutzler S, Vollrath JT, Lustenberger T, Hildebrand F, Marzi I, Relja B. Contributing factors in the development of acute lung injury in a murine double hit model. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2019; 46:21-30. [PMID: 30937460 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-019-01121-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Blunt chest (thoracic) trauma (TxT) is known to contribute to the development of secondary pulmonary complications. Of these, acute lung injury (ALI) is common especially in multiply injured patients and might not only be due to the direct trauma itself, but seems to be caused by ongoing and multifactorial inflammatory changes. Nevertheless, the exact mechanisms and contributing factors of the development of ALI following blunt chest trauma are still elusive. METHODS 60 CL57BL/6N mice sustained either blunt chest trauma combined with laparotomy without further interventions or a double hit (DH) including TxT and cecal ligation puncture (CLP) after 24 h to induce ALI. Animals were killed either 6 or 24 h after the second procedure. Pulmonary expression of inflammatory mediators cxcl1, cxcl5, IL-1β and IL-6, neutrophil infiltration and lung tissue damage using the Lung Injury Score (LIS) were determined. RESULTS Next to a moderate increase in other inflammatory mediators, a significant increase in CXCL1, neutrophil infiltration and lung injury was observed early after TxT, which returned to baseline levels after 24 h. DH induced significantly increased gene expression of cxcl1, cxcl5, IL-1β and IL-6 after 6 h, which was followed by the postponed significant increase in the protein expression after 24 h compared to controls. Neutrophil infiltration was significantly enhanced 24 h after DH compared to all other groups, and exerted a slight decline after 24 h. LIS has shown a significant increase after both 6 and 24 h compared to both control groups as well the late TxT group. CONCLUSION Early observed lung injury with moderate inflammatory changes after blunt chest trauma recovered quickly, and therefore, may be caused by mechanical lung injury. In contrast, lung injury in the ALI group did not undergo recovery and is closely associated with significant changes of inflammatory mediators. This model may be used for further examinations of contributing factors and therapeutic strategies to prevent ALI.
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Affiliation(s)
- Philipp Störmann
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany.,Department of Trauma, Hand and Orthopedic Surgery, Helios Horst Schmidt Clinic, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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