Thoracic Injuries in Pediatric Polytraumatized Patients: Epidemiology, Treatment and Outcome

Despite improved injury prevention programs, trauma remains the most common cause of death and permanent disability in children, exceeding all other causes of death combined [1]. Polytrauma describes a general condition of a patient subjected to multiple traumatic injuries with a life-threatening condition, presenting a challenge for diagnosis and treatment. However, it lacks of a universally accepted, validated definition in both literature and practice [2].

Source: Injury - February 16, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: R.C. Ostermann, J. Joestl, N. Lang, Thomas M. Tiefenboeck, Sylvina Ohnesorg, P. Platzer, M. Hofbauer Source Type: research