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A study was made of patients with stab wounds who attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Glasgow Royal Infirmary during 1978 and 1983. There were 318 patients. The majority, 304 (96%), were males. A total of 87 (27%) were teenagers. The most common sites of the wounds were the chest (143 patients) and the abdomen (113 patients). The features
A A Watson, R MacMillan, I J Swann
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An unusual stab wound to the buttock
Stab wounds to the buttock are uncommon injuries that are rarely seen in surgical civilian practice. Although, the wound appears trivial, it may cause major life-threatening visceral and vascular injuries. Failure to detect these injuries may lead to serious morbidity and mortality.
Elnazeer A Salim+3 more
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THE TREATMENT OF STAB-WOUNDS OF THORAX [PDF]
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The management of stab wounds to the back
The management of stab wounds to the back is controversial. There are certain clear indications for exploratory laparotomy, but most cases require a diagnostic workup and a period of observation. In this article, different diagnostic modalities are presented, including local wound exploration, diagnostic peritoneal lavage, abdominal computed tomography
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Introduction: A stab wound is defined is a traumatic wound that is penetrating, which can be caused by a sharp object, such as blade, knife or broken glass. A stab as such can cause localized tissue damage along wound track, piercing patient’s skin and develop entry to the body.
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The management of stab wounds of the heart
Lionel Gracey, George Qvist
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