Subcutaneous and visceral fat are associated with worse outcomes in gunshot injuries but not stab injuries to the torso
Purpose The effect of obesity in penetrating trauma outcomes is poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a protective effect of subcutaneous or visceral fat from stab and gunshot wounds.Methods 443 patients admitted after penetrating traumatic injury of the torso wer...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open |
| Online Access: | https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/8/1/e001072.full |
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