Citation

Loogna P, Bonanno F, Bowley DMG, Doll D, Girgensohn R, Smith MD, Glapa M, Degiannis E. ANZ J. Surg. 2007; 77(3): 142-145.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1445-2197.2006.03994.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Background:  Penetrating thoracic injury is commonly found in South Africa. A review of our recent experience was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of our protocols for this type of injury.