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A survived case of penetrating neck injury with intrathoracic organ damage
Background Thoracic surgeons rarely encounter stab wounds with injury to the intrathoracic organs. However, such sudden and urgent situations could arise; therefore, experiences in managing such cases are invaluable.
Atsushi Kagimoto +3 more
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Outcomes and costs of penetrating trauma injury in England and Wales [PDF]
The official published version of the article can be found at the link below.Background: Penetrating trauma injury is generally associated with higher short-term mortality than blunt trauma, and results in substantial societal costs given the young age ...
Christensen, MC +4 more
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Biomechanics of stabbing knife attack for trauma surgeons in Korea: a narrative review [PDF]
The aim of this paper was to review the biomechanics of knife injuries, including those that occur during stabbing rampages. In knife stab attacks, axial force and energy were found to be 1,885 N and 69 J, respectively.
Kun Hwang, Chan Yong Park
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History of the Innovation of Damage Control for Management of Trauma Patients: 1902-2016 [PDF]
Objective: To review the history of the innovation of damage control (DC) for management of trauma patients. Background: DC is an important development in trauma care that provides a valuable case study in surgical innovation.
Ball, Chad G. +9 more
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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.
Ashraf F Hefny +3 more
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Stab Wound with a Missed Broken Blade near Thoracic Vertebrae
Background: In case of a stab wound to the lower cervical region and upper dorsal region, many organs are prone to damage, including the lung, heart, pericardium, any of the vessels in the thoracic cage, the esophagus or trachea, thoracic duct, and even
Ehsan Seif +3 more
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Obesity may not be protective in abdominal stab wounds
Context: Current protocols for the management of abdominal stab wounds were established based on retrospective data from prior decades. Few have investigated whether higher body mass index (BMI) affects outcomes after these injuries.
Vivian Hsiao +3 more
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Penetrating Neck Trauma: Review of 192 Cases [PDF]
Background: The neck region contains a high density of vital organ structures within a relatively small and unprotected anatomic region, making it one of the most vulnerable areas of the body for all types of injuries.
Mahmoodie, M. +3 more
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The treatment of penetrating wounds of the inferior vena cava [PDF]
During the last 5 years, 10 gunshot and 2 stab wounds of the inferior vena cava have been treated, with 11 survivals and 1 death. The lacerations were above the renal veins in 4 cases and below in the others.
Beheler, EM +3 more
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Thoracoabdominal stab wounds: modern surgical tactics
The objective was to determine the optimal therapeutic and diagnostic algorithm for thoracoabdominal injury.Material and methods. The results of the examination and treatment of 389 injured patients with combined stab wounds of chest and abdomen were ...
B. N. Kotiv +7 more
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