Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8835381 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Over 18.6% of elderly blunt thoracic trauma patients sustained PC, despite an often low energy mechanism of injury. The presence of a PC should prompt investigation for other serious intrathoracic and extrathoracic injuries. PC presence is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality.
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Authors
Amanda BA, Uzma BS, Matthew BS, Jane E. RN, Emily C. MS, Marlene MD, James A. MD, Randeep S. MD,