Flawendjee Djaweelentz Jacques

Surgical management of a thoracic trauma caused by the penetration and retention of a knife: a case report from a resource-limited setting

Introduction: Retained intrathoracic foreign bodies following penetrating chest trauma are uncommon and are associated with a high risk of major vascular or pulmonary injuries. Their management may be particularly challenging in resource-limited settings where advanced imaging and minimally invasive surgical techniques...