Primary repair of a delayed presentation thoracic oesophageal gunshot injury: A report of two cases
Thoracic oesophageal gunshot injuries are uncommon, and the morbidity and mortality rates are extremely high and depend on the elapsed time, injury severity, and concomitant organ damage. Thus, early diagnosis is paramount to avoid delays, which in turn confer poorer outcomes. Current management str...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-12-01
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Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644017300638 |