Is exploration mandatory in penetrating zone II neck injuries?
BACKGROUND: A policy of mandatory neck exploration for zone II injuries deep to platysma was promoted in the 1950s and was associated with a reduction in mortality when compared with expectant or delayed exploration. Recently many trauma centres have been practising selective neck exploration using...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2007
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