Metabolic and anatomical predictors of outcome in pulmonary contusion: lessons from a 355-patient cohort

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• Outcome in pulmonary contusion is influenced by both metabolic and anatomical predictors, impacting clinical decision-making.
• Key findings indicate that specific metabolic markers correlate with better recovery rates in a large cohort of 355 patients.
• The analysis utilized data from a diverse cohort to evaluate different predictors of outcomes systematically.
• Highlighting the importance of understanding both patient metabolic status and anatomical injury for optimizing treatment approaches.