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January 31, 2026Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency MedicineOpen Access

Open Chest Wound with Sternal Fracture in the Emergency Department, a Case Report

Alexandra Ortego Vivek Sharma

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Key Points

Open chest wounds require immediate attention to assess underlying injuries, which are often severe.
The report highlights a case of a patient with an open sternal fracture and chest wall malignancy, underscoring the complexity of such injuries.
Assessment included thorough evaluation of chest wall malignancy—specifically squamous cell carcinoma—and chronic infections.
This case emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing open sternal fractures with additional medical complications.

Implication

Case report presents open sternal fracture and wound in a patient with chest wall malignancy, suggesting critical insights for emergency treatment.

Abstract

Open sternal fracture, open chest wound, chest wall malignancy, squamous cell carcinoma, sternal osteomyelitis, chronic chest wall infection.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7601bc6e9836116a2c8b6 https://doi.org/10.5070/m5.52202

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