Clinical Characteristics of Pulmonary Contusion in Trauma Patients and Determinants of Mortality: A Retrospective Analysis

Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abdul Samet Şahin, Serkan Özden, Emre Dilaver, Buket Kaytaz Alkas, İrem Dilaver, Sinan Paslı
DOI: 10.4274/eajem.galenos.2025.33600
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Abstract

Pulmonary contusions are reported in 17-75% of blunt chest trauma cases and are considered an independent risk factor for mortality (5,6).Pathologies accompanying pulmonary contusion, such as rib fractures, pneumothorax, and hemothorax, increase morbidity and the need for invasive interventions (4).Additionally, the development of complications such as pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is one of the main factors that worsen the clinical course and increase mortality (7).Nevertheless, the clinical course of pulmonary contusion

Fields of Study & Subjects

Trauma Management and Diagnosis Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Publication details

Journal / source
Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume
25
Issue
1
Pages
141–147
Publication date
27 January 2026
Language
EN