Thoracic trauma in national hospital Abuja, Nigeria: The epidemiology, injury severity and initial management options
African journal of emergency medicine (Print); 13 (1), 2023
Background: Trauma is the leading cause of death in individuals between the ages of 1 and 44 years and it is the third commonest cause of death regardless of age. Thoracic trauma is a relatively common cause of preventable death among trauma patients. The spectrum of injuries after blunt chest trauma pre...