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Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:189-190
© 1987 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Impalement Injuries to the Thorax as a Result of Motor Vehicle Accidents

Manly R. Hyde, M.D., Carlos A. Schmidt, M.D.*, John G. Jacobson, M.D., Edwin E. Vyhmeister, M.D., Lawrence L. Laughlin, M.D.

From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

Accepted for publication March 28, 1986.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Schmidt, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354

We report three cases of thoracic impalement by large-diameter steel pipes as a result of motor vehicle accidents. The steel pipes were removed in all patients in the operating room under general anesthesia and controlled circumstances. Despite the dramatic nature and presentation of these injuries, all 3 patients had nonlethal injuries and have recuperated without sequelae. Orderly care with standard surgical procedures is required and will give good results.




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