Cardiothoracic Surgery: What are main causes of chest trauma?

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What are main causes of chest trauma?

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• Penetrating Trauma:
- Projectile that enters chest causing small or large hole (bullet, explosive shell).
- Stab wounds to the chest.
- High velocity accidents (sharp glass,  etc.).
• Blunt Trauma:
- Blunt force to the chest without open injury

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What are main causes of chest trauma?

• Penetrating Trauma: - Projectile that enters chest causing small or large hole (bullet, explosive shell). - Stab wounds to the chest. - High velocity accidents (sharp glass, etc.). • Blunt Trauma: - Blunt force to the chest without open injury

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