Thoracic trauma WSES-AAST guidelines – Review and Recommendations for Comprehensive Management (2025) Federico Coccolini

Description

This paper describes the recommendations provided by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) for the comprehensive management of thoracic trauma. It covers both blunt and penetrating chest injuries, emphasizing the multidisciplinary approach necessary due to the high associated morbidity and mortality.