The management of impalement injury.
Four cases of impalement injury are described. The principles of management are discussed, these being minimal manipulation of the object before and during transport, preoperative planning, a multidisciplinary approach, and wound care.
Kelly
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Department of General Surgery, St Michael's Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland.
Attwood
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Quilan
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Fox
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MJ
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013848:Thigh / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*