Analysis of risk factors in thoracic trauma patients with a comparison of a modern trauma centre: a mono-centre study

Analysis of risk factors in thoracic trauma patients with a comparison of a modern trauma centre: a mono-centre study

Abstract Objectives Thoracic trauma (TT) is the third most common cause of death after abdominal injury and head trauma in polytrauma patients. Its management is still a very challenging task. The purpose of this study was to analyse the risk factors affecting the outcome in a high-volume trauma cen...

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Main Authors: Morris Beshay, Fritz Mertzlufft, Hans Werner Kottkamp, Marc Reymond, Ralph Alexander Schmid, Detlev Branscheid, Thomas Vordemvenne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Thoracic trauma
Lung injury
Injury Severity Score
Abbreviated Injury Scale
Lung Contusion
Rib fractures
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-020-00324-1

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