Impact of self-inflicted injury on nontherapeutic laparotomy in patients with abdominal stab wounds - Matsumoto S, Hayashida K, Furugori S, Shimizu M, Sekine K, Kitano M.

INTRODUCTION: Because Japan has high suicide rates and low violent crime rates, it is likely that most abdominal stab wounds (ASWs) in Japan are self-inflicted. Although physical examination is one of the most important factors in surgical decision making,...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news