2021
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-141283/v1
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Penetrating Thoracic Trauma Arising From Knife Injuries Into the Hemithorax: A Case Report

Abstract: BackgroundTrauma is associated with a high morbidity and mortality, and thoracic trauma accounts for a quarter of these deaths. This is due to the penetrating thoracic trauma that often causes serious injury to the heart and great vessels. Most penetrating thoracic wounds are caused by stabbing, which is usually caused by knives. Here, we report a patient who had penetrating thoracic trauma who was caused by a knife.Case presentationA 16-year-old girl was stabbed by a knife due to an accidental fall, which cau… Show more

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