“The armor phenomenon” in obese patients with penetrating thoracoabdominal injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003566
Abstract: MYTH BUSTED: Fat does not truly protect one from stabbing injuries. In fact, obesity is linked to higher rates of death and complications following stabbings and shootings. #trauma #obesity #surgery. BACKGROUND Obesity represents a growing… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; penetrating thoracoabdominal; review; obese patients ... See more keywords
Pattern and In-Hospital Mortality of Thoracoabdominal Injuries Associated with Motor Vehicle Accident-Related Spinal Injury: A Retrospective Single-Center Study
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/9514169
Abstract: Background Motor vehicle accident (MVA) is a global health hazard that results in spinal, thoracic, and abdominal injuries. Detailed studies on the association between MVA-related traumatic spinal injury (TSI) and thoracoabdominal injuries are lacking. This… read more here.
Keywords: spinal injury; hospital mortality; study; thoracoabdominal injuries ... See more keywords
Injury mechanisms and injury severity scores as determinants of urban terrorism-related thoracoabdominal injuries.
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DOI: 10.47717/turkjsurg.2022.5506
Abstract: Objectives Improving the care of injuries resulting from terrorist attacks requires understanding injury mechanisms in armed conflicts. The aim of this study was to identify injury characteristics in military personnel with thoracoabdominal combat injuries resulting… read more here.
Keywords: injury severity; mortality; injury; thoracoabdominal injuries ... See more keywords