Penetrating Cardiac Injuries: Outcome of Treatment from a Level 1 Trauma Centre in South Africa

Background: Penetrating cardiac injuries are rare in South African and international literature. Penetrating cardiac injuries are regarded as one of the most lethal injuries in trauma patients. The mechanism of injury varies across the world. In developing countries, stab wounds cause the majority o...

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Main Authors: Shumani Makhadi, Maeyane Stephens Moeng, Chikwendu Ede, Farhana Jassat, Sechaba Thabo Palweni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Trauma Care
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-866X/2/2/21