- List of surgical interventions needed in managing penetrating thoracic injuries.
| Operative approach* | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Thoracotomy | 4 (4.49) |
| Median sternotomy | 1 (1.1) |
| Thoracoscopy | 2 (2.2) |
| Laparotomy | 5 (5.6) |
| Diagnostic Laparoscopy | 2 (2.2) |
| Wound Exploration and closure | 1 (1.1) |
| Bullet retrieval by IR* | 1 (1.1) |
↵* Multiple approaches were necessary in one patient. *Intervention radiology