Subcutaneous and visceral fat are associated with worse outcomes in gunshot injuries but not stab injuries to the torso
Christopher Mejias,
Mark Hoegger,
Jason Snyder
et al.
Abstract:PurposeThe effect of obesity in penetrating trauma outcomes is poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a protective effect of subcutaneous or visceral fat from stab and gunshot wounds.Methods443 patients admitted after penetrating traumatic injury of the torso were retrospectively identified from our institution’s trauma registry. CT scans performed at presentation were used to determine cross-sectional area of visceral and subcutaneous fat at the level of the umbilicus via ma… Show more
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