Changing patterns of Penetrating Neck Injuries at a London based level 1 major trauma centre – a 5 year review

This study aimed to review the change in patterns of penetrating neck injuries (PNI) over a five year period at our level 1 major trauma centre.Data was retrospectively collected on all patients presenting to the emergency department with penetrating neck injuries between 2016 and 2021.Penetrating neck injuries doubled between 2016 and 2021, accounting for 11% of all penetrating trauma in 2021.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research