Multiple impalement with survival

Steven N. Vaslef; Joel B. Dragelin; Medhat W. Takla; E. John Saliba

doi:10.1016/S0735-6757(97)90053-X

Multiple impalement with survival

Steven N. Vaslef^*, Joel B. Dragelin, Medhat W. Takla, E. John Saliba

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	70-72
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0735-6757(97)90053-X
State	Published - 1997
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Impalement
penetrating injury
thoracoabdominal injury

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