Table 3b.
Distribution of the chest, cardiac, abdomen, and pelvis injuries (n=546/2650) noted in 2466 patients included in the study
| Body site | Nature of injury | n (%) | Remarks | Final outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (n = 318; 12.0) | Multiple rib fractures | 62 (2.3) | Minimal collection | } All improved |
| Ribs fractures with hemothorax | 134 (5.5) | 110 - Bilateral hemothorax | ||
| Hemo-pnemothorax | 48 (1.8) | |||
| Lung contusion | 42 (1.5) | |||
| Flail chest | 32 (1.2) | |||
| Cardiac and pericardium (n = 12; 0.45) | Hemopericardium | 12 (0.4) | 2 died in hospital, 10 improved | |
| Abdomen (n=114; 4.3) | Solid organ laceration with hemoperitoneum | 87 (3.2) | 38 - Liver laceration, 42 spleenic injury, 7 renal injury | 4 died, 83 improved |
| Intestinal perforation with hemoperitoneum | 27 (1.0) | |||
| Pelvis (n = 102; 3.8) | Bladder rupture | 27 (1.0) | } All improved | |
| Fracture of iliac bone | 48 (1.8) | |||
| Acetabulum fracture | 27 (1.0) |