Errors in management occur frequently in medicine. A notable Institute of Medicine report estimated that 44,000 to 98,000 deaths each year were caused by medical errors. Most of these medical and surgical errors occur in low-intensity, nonemergent scenarios. Obviously, trauma…
Chest injuries were reported in the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus as early as 3000 bc . Ancient Greek chronicles reveal examples of penetrating chest wounds and pulmonary injuries; the Greeks had anatomic knowledge and were cognizant of the thoracic structures…
Thoracic injury is a significant cause of morbidity and death. Rib fractures, one of the most common manifestations of thoracic injury, are frequently encountered in victims of trauma. For example, 94% of severely or fatally injured seatbelt wearers have rib…
Traumatic injury causes more than 5 million deaths annually, accounting for approximately 9% of all deaths worldwide. From 1999 to 2015 in the United States, injury was responsible for 21% of all years of potential life lost prior to age…