[Penetrating injury of two body cavities with a 20 cm long dagger-like sliver after falling into a glass door].
In Germany the numbers of penetrating thoracic injuries are rare compared to Anglo-American countries; however, the number of cases has increased in recent years due to an increase in violent incidents. This article reports the case of a patient who suffered such a penetrating thoracic injury after a domestic accident. Operative treatment was performed according to the well-established standard treatment algorithms. Contrary to the initial assessment of the emergency doctor, substantially more severe injuries were found.
Klinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Str. 1, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland. philipp.moersdorf@uks.eu.
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Klinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Str. 1, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
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Herath
Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
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Groesdonk
Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
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Hoersch
Klinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Str. 1, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
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Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie & Orthopädie, Evangelisches Stadtkrankenhaus Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken, Deutschland.
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Burkhardt
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D019152:Paracentesis; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*
Accidental; Domestic accident; Penetrating injuries; Thoracic injuries; Treatment algorithm