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Abstract
Four cases of impalement injury are described. The principles of management are discussed,
these being minimal manipulation of the object before and during transport, preoperative
planning, a multidisciplinary approach, and wound care.
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Publication history
Accepted:
November 1,
1994
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© 1995 Published by Elsevier Inc.
