Citation

Mörsdorf P, Herath SC, Groesdonk HV, Hoersch S, Pohlemann T, Burkhardt M. Unfallchirurg 2015; 118(11): 982-986.

Vernacular Title

Penetrierende 2-Höhlen-Verletzung mit einer 20 cm langen dolchartigen Scherbe nach Sturz in eine Glastür.

Affiliation

Klinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Str. 1, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland, philipp.moersdorf@uks.eu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00113-014-2719-8

PMID

25747944

Abstract

In Germany the numbers of penetrating thoracic injuries are rare compared to Anglo-American countries; however, the number of cases has increased in recent years due to an increase in violent incidents. This article reports the case of a patient who suffered such a penetrating thoracic injury after a domestic accident. Operative treatment was performed according to the well-established standard treatment algorithms. Contrary to the initial assessment of the emergency doctor, substantially more severe injuries were found.

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