Multiple impalement with survival.
An unusual case of multiple impalement by chain-link fence posts is presented in which facial, thoracic, and abdominal injuries were sustained following a rollover motor vehicle crash. Torso impalement injuries are briefly reviewed and guidelines for the management of such injuries are described.
Vaslef
S N
SN
Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, USA.
Dragelin
J B
JB
Takla
M W
MW
Saliba
E J
EJ
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*