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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 43, 189-190, Copyright © 1987 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Impalement injuries to the thorax as a result of motor vehicle accidents

MR Hyde, CA Schmidt, JG Jacobson, EE Vyhmeister and LL Laughlin

We report three cases of thoracic impalement by large-diameter steel pipes as a result of motor vehicle accidents. The steel pipes were removed in all patients in the operating room under general anesthesia and controlled circumstances. Despite the dramatic nature and presentation of these injuries, all 3 patients had nonlethal injuries and have recuperated without sequelae. Orderly care with standard surgical procedures is required and will give good results.

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