Citation

Hyde MR, Schmidt CA, Jacobson JG, Vyhmeister EE, Laughlin LL. Ann. Thorac. Surg. 1987; 43(2): 189-190.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3813709

Abstract

We report three cases of thoracic impalement by large-diameter steel pipes as a result of motor vehicle accidents. The steel pipes were removed in all patients in the operating room under general anesthesia and controlled circumstances. Despite the dramatic nature and presentation of these injuries, all 3 patients had nonlethal injuries and have recuperated without sequelae. Orderly care with standard surgical procedures is required and will give good results.

Language: en