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This study aims to assess the management and outcomes of thoracic stab injuries while evaluating the cardiac box concept's predictive value.

Penetrating thoracic stab wounds and the cardiac box: a single-center experience of in-hospital treatment and outcome in Germany

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Retrospective analysis evaluates treatment and outcomes of thoracic stab wounds in a trauma center, indicating structured management is crucial.

This study aims to assess the management and outcomes of thoracic stab injuries while evaluating the cardiac box concept's predictive value.
Retrospective analysis of patients with thoracic stab injuries admitted to a level 1 trauma center
Data collected from January 2020 to June 2024
Descriptive analysis of prehospital and in-hospital variables
Fifty-six male patients with a median age of 28.5 years were included.
The median injury severity score was significantly higher in patients with injuries within the cardiac box (CB) compared to those outside.
Major complications were more frequent among CB patients (50.1%) compared to those outside (25.7%), indicating serious potential outcomes.

Rabe et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective analysis evaluates treatment and outcomes of thoracic stab wounds in a trauma center, indicating structured management is crucial.