Arrow injury to the chest

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Citation, DOI & case data

Citation:

Hartung M, Arrow injury to the chest. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Jan 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-75223

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-75223

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https://radiopaedia.org/cases/75223?iframe=true

rID:

75223

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Published:

24th Mar 2020

Systems:

Trauma, Chest

Sections:

Tag:

penetrating trauma

Institution:

Tenwek Hospital

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Patient Data

Age: 30 years

Gender: Male

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Axial C+ portal venous phase

Arrow injury which goes between the left 9-10^th ribs and injuries the left lower lobe, resulting in hemorrhage/contusion.

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Case Discussion

Traumatic arrow injury to the left lower lobe without pneumothorax or significant hemorrhage.

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Penetrating thoracic trauma

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