Factors associated with hospital outcomes of patients with penetrating craniocerebral injuries in armed conflict areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective series

Factors associated with hospital outcomes of patients with penetrating craniocerebral injuries in armed conflict areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective series

Abstract Introduction Penetrating craniocerebral injuries (PCCI) are types of open head injuries caused by sharp objects or missiles, resulting in communication between the cranial cavity and the external environment. This condition is deemed to be more prevalent in armed conflict regions where both...

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Main Authors: Paterne Safari Mudekereza, Gauthier Bahizire Murhula, Charles Kachungunu, Amani Mudekereza, Fabrice Cikomola, Leon-Emmanuel Mukengeshai Mubenga, Patrick Birindwa Balungwe, Paul Munguakonkwa Budema, Christian Molima, Erick Namegabe Mugabo, Hervé Monka Lekuya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Penetrating craniocerebral injury
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Hemodynamic instability
Hospital outcomes
Glasgow outcome score
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-021-00504-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-021-00504-5

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