The Journal of surgical researchHumansThoracotomyMaleAdultFemale
The Limited Role of Emergency Department Thoracotomy in Penetrating Neck Trauma.
Justin S Hatchimonji, Diane N Haddad, Phillip Kemp Bohan, Phillip M Dowzicky, Jay A Yelon, Niels D Martin, Mark J Seamon
Published: 202510.1016/j.jss.2025.09.047
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Current emergency department thoracotomy (EDT) guidelines do not distinguish between extrathoracic injuries. We hypothesized EDT is not associated with lower odds of mortality in pulseless penetrating neck trauma patients. MATERIALS AND…
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