Age Distribution and Concomitant Injuries in Pulmonary Contusion: An Analysis Based on Routine Data.

CONCLUSION:  PC shows a marked increase in the incidence, especially in older patients and as a companion diagnosis in thoracic injuries. It should be diagnosed early as well as its concomitant injuries to avoid complications.
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Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - August 24, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Finkbeiner R, Krinner S, Langenbach A, Besendörfer M, Schulz-Drost S Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research