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ArticleActa radiologica open2019

Imaging of penetrating thoracic trauma in a large Nordic trauma center.

Mari T Nummela, Sigurveig Thorisdottir, Gudrun L Oladottir, Seppo K Koskinen

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Article in Acta radiologica open, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Bullet trajectory detection in the lung: Multiplanar reformatted imaging of multidetector computed tomography in children.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2023
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Mari T NummelaHUS Medical Imaging, Töölö Trauma Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7083-2337
Sigurveig ThorisdottirFunctional Unit for Musculoskeletal Radiology, Function Imaging and Physiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2589-439X
Gudrun L OladottirFunctional Unit for Musculoskeletal Radiology, Function Imaging and Physiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Seppo K KoskinenDepartment of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division for Radiology, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPenetrating trauma is rarely encountered in Nordic trauma centers, yet the incidence is increasing. Typical imaging findings in penetrating trauma should thus be familiar to all radiologists. PURPOSE: To evaluate incidence and imaging findings of penetrating chest trauma, gunshot wound (GSW) and stab wound (SW) injury spectrum, imaging protocols, and outcome in a large trauma center. MATERIAL AND

methodsTrauma registry data from 2013-2016 was retrieved, and imaging accessed through hospital PACS. Retrieved variables included age, gender, injury severity scores, mechanism of injury, time to CT, and 30-day mortality. Depth of thoracic, pulmonary, abdominal and skeletal injury, active bleeding, and use of chest tubes were evaluated.

resultsOf 636 patients with penetrating injuries, 443 (69.7%) underwent imaging. Of these, 161 (36.3%) had penetrating thoracic injuries. Of 161 patients with penetrating chest trauma in imaging, 151 (93.8%) were men (mean age = 34.9 years) and 10 (6.2%) were women (mean age = 40.7 years). The majority of patients had SWs (138 SW vs. 15 GSW). Patients with GSWs were more severely injured (mean ISS 17.00 vs. 8.84 [

conclusionPenetrating thoracic trauma often violates intrathoracic structures and nearby compartments. Arterial phase whole-body CT is recommended as multiple injuries and active bleeding are common. CT after emergency surgery is warranted, especially to assess injuries outside the surgical field.

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computed tomography angiographygunshot woundPenetrating traumapostoperative imagingstab woundwound mark

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