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Associated injuries in 103 patients.
| Site of injury | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Chest | |
| Lung Contusion | 27 |
| Pneumothorax | 15 |
| Hemothorax | 7 |
| Ribs and Sternum fractures | 22 |
| Flail Chest | 4 |
| Tension Pneumothorax | 3 |
| Skeletal | |
| Long Bones Fracture | 30 |
| Spine Fracture | 10 |
| Head | |
| Brain Concussion | 12 |
| Intracerebral Hemorrhage | 7 |
| Abdomen | |
| Liver | 9 |
| Spleen | 14 |
| Genitourinary and/or Bowel | 16 |
