Three knifings in Gloucester.
Three cases of knife stabbing are described. The diagnosis of pneumothorax and its management are discussed. Conservative treatment of stab wounds of the chest can be applied in most cases. Abdominal wounds need to be explored.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006468:Hemopneumothorax / Q000628:therapy; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000628:therapy*