Keywords
haemothorax
pneumothorax
rib fracture
thoracic injuries.
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Abstract
Introduction: Chest is one of the common sites of injuries in trauma with significant morbidity and mortality. Thoracic trauma may be classified as chest wall, pleura, pulmonary and. mediastinum injury. However, data on chest injuries
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