Citation

Vaslef SN, Dragelin JB, Takla MW, Saliba EJ. Am. J. Emerg. Med. 1997; 15(1): 70-72.

Affiliation

Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9002575

Abstract

An unusual case of multiple impalement by chain-link fence posts is presented in which facial, thoracic, and abdominal injuries were sustained following a rollover motor vehicle crash. Torso impalement injuries are briefly reviewed and guidelines for the management of such injuries are described.

Language: en