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Med J Malaysia
; 72(1): 75-76, 2017 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28255150
ABSTRACT
Penetrating chest wounds is less common but more deadly then blunt trauma. Majority of penetrating chest trauma can be managed conservatively with observation and simple thoracotomy. This case report highlights a bizarre occupational hazard causing a penetrating chest injury and the option of non-invasive management with the aid of computed tomography with 3D reconstruction.