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Review
. 2022 Aug;32(3):329-336.
doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2022.04.008.

Chest Trauma Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Brittney M Williams  1 , Gift Mulima  2 , Anthony Charles  3
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Review

Chest Trauma Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Brittney M Williams et al. Thorac Surg Clin. 2022 Aug.

Abstract

Trauma is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and disproportionately affects those in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Globally, two-thirds of injured patients sustain trauma to the thoracic cavity. Further research, capacity building, and increased awareness are needed to limit the high thoracic trauma-associated morbidity and mortality in LMICs.

Keywords: Chest trauma; Global surgery; Thoracic injury.

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