Mr. Van, a 62-year-old man, fell down the stairs from a height of 3 meters and suffered severe chest injuries, including a fractured rib cage, pleural effusion, and hemothorax. After the accident, he was rushed to Kien Giang Provincial Hospital where he underwent treatment for his condition. However, despite receiving medical care, his lungs were still collapsed after five days.
As a result of this failure to improve, Mr. Van was transferred to Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City where Dr. Tran Quoc Hoai from the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery diagnosed him with seven broken ribs and a displaced segment of his chest. The medical team performed surgery to address these issues by accessing the pleural cavity, removing adhesions, fluid, and blood clots while rearranging the displaced ribs.
This surgery was successful as Mr. Van experienced relief from pain after three days with improved lung expansion and no complications. Chest injuries are common due to various incidents such as traffic accidents or falls in daily life activities that can cause broken ribs or other chest injuries like collarbone and shoulder blade injuries that may also affect the lungs or blood vessels leading to more severe consequences if not treated promptly.
It is crucial for patients with chest injuries to seek immediate medical attention in case of severe pain or difficulty breathing since it can lead to complications or even death if not addressed on time.
In conclusion, prompt medical intervention is necessary for patients who suffer from chest injuries caused by accidents or daily life activities as it can have serious consequences if left untreated for an extended period.
Patients should be vigilant after sustaining any type of chest injury and seek immediate medical help if they experience persistent pain or difficulty breathing to reduce the risk of complications and prevent further harm to their health condition.
