Selective expolratory protocol, a possibility in penetrating neck trauma
PJS-Pakistan Journal of Surgery. 1996; 12 (3): 106-108
in English
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ABSTRACT
A four year [1993-96] prospective study of penetrating neck trauma was carried out at a surgical unit of a major teaching hospital. The study comprises of 48 patients. Age ranged from 16-72 years with a male to female ratio of 91. Thirty two [66.6%] merited early exploration while 16 [33.3%] were initially treated conservatively. Two of the later group underwent delayed exploration for infected hematoma. Firearm was the commonest mode of injury [43.7%] and cervical vasculature was the most commonly injured[25.4%]. Exsanguination and respiratory paralysis following cord damage were responsible for the mortality in 5 cases
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Treatment Outcome
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Diagnosis
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Pak. J. Surg.
Year:
1996
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