A<unk>  is a chest injury in which lung tissue is torn or cut. An injury that is potentially more serious than pulmonary contusion,<unk>  involves disruption of the architecture of the lung, while pulmonary contusion does not.<unk>  is commonly caused by penetrating trauma but may also result from forces involved in blunt trauma such as shear stress. A cavity filled with blood, air, or both can form. The injury is diagnosed when collections of air or fluid are found on a CT scan of the chest. Surgery may be required to stitch the<unk> , to drain blood, or even to remove injured parts of the lung. The injury commonly heals quickly with few problems if it is given proper treatment; however it may be associated with scarring of the lung or other complications.
Pulmonary laceration
Pulmonary hematoma
Pulmonary contusion
Hemothorax
Cerebral laceration
Urinothorax
Diaphragmatic rupture
Thoracic aorta injury