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ArticleWorld journal of emergency medicine2015

Terrorist attacks in the largest metropolitan city of Pakistan: Profile of soft tissue and skeletal injuries from a single trauma center.

Muhammad Shahid Khan, Shahan Waheed, Arif Ali, Narjis Mumtaz, Asher Feroze, Shahryar Noordin

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  1. Pattern of blast injuries. A Systematic Review: Part 1-Improvised, multiple and unspecified explosive devices.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Muhammad Shahid KhanAga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74700, Pakistan.
Shahan WaheedAga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74700, Pakistan.
Arif AliAga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74700, Pakistan.
Narjis MumtazAga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74700, Pakistan.
Asher FerozeAga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74700, Pakistan.
Shahryar NoordinAga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74700, Pakistan.
Aga Khan University Hospital · PK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPakistan has been hugely struck with massive bomb explosions (car and suicide bombs) resulting in multiple casualties in the past few years. The aim of this study is to present the patterns of skeletal and soft tissue injuries and to review the outcome of the victims who presented to our hospital.

methodsThis is a retrospective chart review from January 2008 to December 2012. The medical record numbers of patients were obtained from the hospital Health Information and Management Sciences (HIMS) as per the ICD-9 coding.

resultsDuring the study period, more than 100 suicide and implanted bomb blast attacks took place in the public proceedings, government offices, residential areas and other places of the city. Altogether 262 patients were enrolled in the study. The mean age of the patients was 31±14 years. The shrapnel inflicted wounds were present on to the upper limb in 24 patients and the lower limb in 50.

conclusionLong bone fractures were the most common skeletal injuries. The fractures were complicated by penetrating fragments and nails which result in post operative infections and prolonged hospital stay.

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PakistanSoft tissue injuries

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