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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Trauma Care |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-866X/2/2/21 |