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Thoracic injuries are uncommon in children but, if they occur, they are suggestive of a significant mechanism of injury. The child must undergo a thorough examination to exclude or detect concomitant injuries to the head, abdomen and spine. These concomitant injuries often result in appreciable morbidity and mortality.
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Dòmini, M., Carlini, V., Lima, M. (2013). Thoracic Trauma. In: Lima, M. (eds) Pediatric Thoracic Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5202-4_33
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