Citation

Muchuweti D, Muguti E. Clin. Case Rep. 2020; 8(6): 1002-1006.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/ccr3.2809

PMID

32577252 PMCID

Abstract

Penetrating thoracoabdominal injuries carry high morbidity and mortality. Concurrent clinical evaluation and resuscitation followed by early surgery are associated with good outcome. In a resource-limited setting, plain X-rays are valuable in surgery planning. Impalement objects must only be removed at surgery.

Language: en

Keywords

injuries; laparotomy; penetrating; spiked spear; thoracoabdominal; thoracotomy