Citation

Brin D, Sorin V, Tau N, Kraus M, Sonin T, Barash Y, Druskin E, Klang E, Dan-Lantsman C, Raskin D, Bekker E, Shrot S, Gutkind A, Shouchat O, Marom EM, Amitai MM. Isr. Med. Assoc. J. 2023; 25(12): 780-786.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Israel Medical Association)

DOI

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PMID

38142312

Abstract

In this study, we analyzed computed tomography (CT) radiological findings from trauma treated at a single hospital in the aftermath of the terror attack in Israel on 7 October 2023. The study includes images from 34 consecutive patients, consisting of 33 males and 1 female, ranging in age from 19 to 68 years. The majority of these patients underwent both chest-abdominal-pelvic (76%) and head and neck CT scans (64.7%). Key findings highlight a high incidence of head and neck injuries (55.9%), chest trauma (44.1%), and various injuries such as soft tissue lacerations (100%), fractures particularly skull fractures at 32.4%, and brain hemorrhages (23.5%). The limitations of this study include its single-center scope and the focus on stable patients, which may bias the representation of injury types. This case series provides critical insights into the radiological impacts of large-scale terror events, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive preparedness and research in the field of mass-casualty incident response.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Hospitalization; *Blast Injuries; *Terrorism