Penetrating Thoracic Injury with an Iron Rod: An Emergency Service Experience
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: Penetrating thoracic injury by a foreign body is a potential cause of high morbidity and mortality. We report a 10-years-old male having impalement injury on the right inferior thoracic region with a metallic rod. Patient was successfully managed in the emergency ward without any surgical intervention. Keywords: Iron Rod, Thoracic injury, Emergency medicine.
Authors and Affiliations
Kasım Turgut, Hakan Oğuztürk, Neslihan Yücel, M. Ediz Sarıhan, Şükrü Gürbüz
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