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Incidence of Pulmonary Embolus in Combat Casualties With Extremity Amputations and Fractures

Authors :
Gillern, Suzanne M.
Sheppard, Forest R.
Evans, Korboi N.
Graybill, J. Christopher
Gage, Frederick A.
Forsberg, Jonathan A.
Dunne, James R.
Tadaki, Douglas K.
Elster, Eric A.
Source :
The Journal of Trauma; September 2011, Vol. 71 Issue: 3 p607-613, 7p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The objective of this retrospective study was to determine the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in casualties of wartime extremity wounds and specifically in casualties with a trauma-associated amputation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00225282
Volume :
71
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Journal of Trauma
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48393934
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e3182282574