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ArticleJournal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open2025

Battlefield Neck Injuries: Contemporary Insights From the Israeli National Trauma Registry.

Nir Tsur, Dean Dudkiewicz, Tomer Talmy, Irina Radomislensky, Adi Givon, Eldad Katorza, Israel Trauma Group, Gilad Twig, Mor Rittblat, Shahar Shapira

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Article in Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors.

Nir TsurIsraeli Defense Forces, Medical Corps, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Dean DudkiewiczIsraeli Defense Forces, Medical Corps, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Tomer TalmyIsraeli Defense Forces, Medical Corps, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Irina RadomislenskyIsraeli Defense Forces, Medical Corps, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Adi GivonGertner Institute of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Eldad KatorzaGertner Institute of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Israel Trauma Group
Gilad TwigGertner Institute of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Mor RittblatIsraeli Defense Forces, Medical Corps, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Shahar ShapiraGertner Institute of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: Neck injuries in warfare are critical due to the concentration of vital structures within a relatively unprotected anatomical region. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the epidemiology, severity, and outcomes of neck injuries during Military operations under "Operation Swords of War," leveraging data from the Israeli National Trauma Registry. Methods: Data were retrospectively collected for casualties from October 7, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Injury characteristics, time to surgical exploration, and in-hospital outcomes were analyzed. Results: A total of 1815 trauma casualties were recorded, with 147 (8.1%) suffering from neck injuries. The majority of these injuries were due to penetrating trauma (89.8%), with a significant number leading to surgical exploration (45.0%). The study highlighted the extensive use of resources for managing these severe injuries, including operating rooms and intensive care units. Conclusion: The findings underscore the high prevalence and severity of neck injuries in military conflicts and the critical need for rapid assessment and intervention. Comparisons with previous conflicts suggest an improvement in survival rates due to enhanced medical response and triage efficiency. In conclusion, neck injuries remain a significant concern in combat settings, necessitating specialized trauma care and rapid intervention strategies. The results from this study provide vital insights that can help improve trauma care protocols and outcomes in future conflicts.

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combat-related neck traumaICU admission and outcomesmilitary conflict epidemiologypenetrating injuriesrapid intervention strategiessurgical explorationtrauma registry analysis

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