The optimal physiotherapeutic approach to penetrating stab wounds of the chest.
Penetrating injuries to the chest are among the most common injuries seen in the casualty department at Hillbrow Hospital, Johannesburg. Opinions regarding the surgical handling of patients with penetrating chest trauma continue to differ. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there wou...
Main Authors: | M. Senekal, C. Eales |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
1994-05-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/672 |
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