Management of Penetrating Chest Trauma Retrospective Study | ||
| Al-Azhar International Medical Journal | ||
| Volume 2024, Issue 7, July 2024 | ||
| DOI: 10.58675/2682-339X.2479 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Bahaa El khonezy1; AlSayed Aboulyazid2; Mohamed Alfiky1; Omar SuLtan1 | ||
| 1Cardiothoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine for Boys, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt | ||
| 2General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine for Boys, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: As a primary cause of mortality from civilian trauma, chest injuries remain a significant challenge in trauma surgery. The majority of thoracic trauma deaths happen after an individual has arrived at the hospital, which is a concerning disparity given the established action strategies for the treatment of these injuries. Aim and objectives: To explain how individuals who have penetrating chest injuries are evaluated and Examine the various ways that acute chest trauma patients present, are managed, and fare in populations with varying age ranges. Subjects and methods: In this retrospective analysis, 155 patients with penetrating chest trauma who visited the AL-Azhar University Hospital "Bab El Sheria" emergency room between 2021 and 2023 are included. Result: In terms of the nature of the difficulties that arise, this procedure can be regarded as the most suitable course of treatment for chest injuries. Conclusion: The primary demographic at the highest risk for this particular injury is men between the ages of 20 and 40. Stabbing incidents are the predominant cause of penetrating chest injuries. | ||
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