The present study predicts that concomitant chest injuries in polytraumatized pediatric patients are a potential source of substantial morbidity and mortality.
Inclusion Criteria:
Children with isolated, but severe and potentially life-threatening injuries ISS ≥16 injuries to only one body cavity together with a single long bone fracture thoracic injuries
Exclusion Criteria:
Injury Severity Score (ISS) of < 16 age >18 no thoracic injuries