WAR THORACIC WOUNDS AMONG CIVILIANS CASUALTIES IN ADEN DURING THE 2015

Mohamed Hasson Salem; Gamal M. Khuda Bux; Awadh Hudeel

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WAR THORACIC WOUNDS AMONG CIVILIANS CASUALTIES IN ADEN DURING THE 2015

Authors:

Mohamed Hasson Salem | Gamal M. Khuda Bux | Awadh Hudeel

Publisher:

University of Aden

Journal:

Electronic Journal of University of Aden for Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.1 Issue 3, pp.159-166

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001528964

pISSN:

2708-0684

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Abstract:

 Thoracic injury during warfare was associated with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. In wartime, civilians have became a direct target and accounted for one-half to two-thirds of the casualties. We aimed to highlight the incidence and pattern of thoracic injury and its outcomes management among civilians during the war in Aden.  This retrospective study was based on the data were prospectively recorded in Medical Registry. There were 84 civilian casualties identified during the study period. Of those, 97.6% of casualties were males and 2.4% were females. The overall mean age was 30.8 ± 9.8 years (range: 10 – 65 years). Of those, 73.8% of casualties were produced by rifle bullets, while 26.2% of casualties were due to fragmentation weapons. Hemopneumothorax was the most common injury patterns. Abdomen injury was the most common associated injuries. Of those, 91.7% of casualties were treated with chest tube insertion alone. Thoracotomy was performed for 7.1% of casualties. The overall complications were 54.8%. Wound infection was the most frequent complications. The overall mortality rate was 3.6%. The overall mean hospital stay was 8.3 ± 5.9 days. We concluded that chest drain is best option for treatment the majority penetrating chest wounds.

Article Details

WAR THORACIC WOUNDS AMONG CIVILIANS CASUALTIES IN ADEN DURING THE 2015

Authors:

Mohamed Hasson Salem | Gamal M. Khuda Bux | Awadh Hudeel

Publisher:

University of Aden

Journal:

Electronic Journal of University of Aden for Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.1 Issue 3, pp.159-166

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001528964

pISSN:

2708-0684

War

Thoracic injury

Civilians

Issues

Article Details

WAR THORACIC WOUNDS AMONG CIVILIANS CASUALTIES IN ADEN DURING THE 2015

Authors: Mohamed Hasson Salem | Gamal M. Khuda Bux | Awadh Hudeel

Publisher: University of Aden

Journal: Electronic Journal of University of Aden for Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.1 Issue 3, pp.159-166

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2020

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001528964

pISSN: 2708-0684

War

Thoracic injury

Civilians

Issues

Authors:

Mohamed Hasson Salem | Gamal M. Khuda Bux | Awadh Hudeel

Publisher:

University of Aden

Journal:

Electronic Journal of University of Aden for Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.1 Issue 3, pp.159-166

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001528964

pISSN:

2708-0684