Journal of Experimental and Clinical SurgeryJournal of Experimental and Clinical Surgery2070-478X2409-143XVoronezh State Medical University47410.18499/2070-478X-2011-4-4-705-709Thoracoscopy in verification of damage to the diaphragm in thoracoabdominal trauma.author@vestnik-surgery.comАлександровская больница, г. Санкт-Петербург Санкт-Петербургская медицинская академия последипломного образования24122011447057090305201603052016Copyright © 2011, .2011In this paper, an experience treating 47 patients with thoracoabdominal injuries of various kinds. Assisting in 33 (70%) of the 47 victims, the control group, based on traditional methods of examination and treatment. In the main group included 14 (30%) of the 47 victims who have a range of diagnostic and treatment interventions were included initial thoracoscopy under local anesthesia during the execution of drainage of pleural cavity. In this informative it, in wounds or breaks a diaphragm, is not inferior to VATS under general anesthesia and can in some cases to avoid needless manipulation under anesthesia.[.]