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Transmediastinal gunshot injuries present the risk of immediately life threatening injuries. Stable patients have been evaluated by a combination of esophageal swallow and endoscopy, aortography and bronchoscopy. There is an increasing trend favoring CT scan. Unstable patients require immediate exploration, being prepared to enter both hemi-thoraces. Selected References: - Bergsland J, Karamanoukian HL, Soltoski PR, Salerno TA. Single suture forcircumflex exposure in coronary artery bypass grafting. Ann Thorac Surg.1999;68: 1428-1430. - Fedalen PA, Bard MR, Piacentino V, et al. Intraluminal...

Transmediastinal gunshot injuries present the risk of immediately life threatening injuries. Stable patients have been evaluated by a combination of esophageal swallow and endoscopy, aortography and bronchoscopy. There is an increasing trend favoring CT scan. Unstable patients require immediate exploration, being prepared to enter both hemi-thoraces. Selected References: Bergsland J, Karamanoukian HL, Soltoski PR, Salerno TA. Single suture forcircumflex exposure in coronary artery bypass grafting. Ann Thorac Surg.1999;68: 1428-1430. Fedalen PA, Bard MR, Piacentino V, et al. Intraluminal shunt...