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Screening helical computed tomographic scanning in haemodynamic stable patients with transmediastinal gunshot wounds

,Accepted 24 July 2006.

CT scan of thorax. (A and B) Conclusively negative CT scan (bullet tract away from vital structures). (C and D) Inconclusive CT scan. ^*Grey arrows indicates bullet tract in A–D. ^*Dashed white arrow in

CT scan of thorax. (A and B) Conclusively negative CT scan (bullet tract away from vital structures). (C and D) Inconclusive CT scan. ^*Grey arrows indicates bullet tract in A–D. ^*Dashed white arrow in C and D shows pneumomediastinum and mediastinal haematoma, respectively.
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Management algorithm for patients with transmediastinal gunshot wounds.

Management algorithm for patients with transmediastinal gunshot wounds.
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☆ Presented at the South African Surgical Research Society Meeting, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, July 2005.

☆☆ Published in abstract form: Ibirogba S, Nicol AJ, Navsaria PH. Reevaluation of diagnostic procedures for penetrating transthoracic injuries. South Africa J Surg 2005;43/3:138.

PII: S0020-1383(06)00460-8

doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2006.07.039

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