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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2020; 8(20): 5025-5029
Published online Oct 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i20.5025
Published online Oct 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i20.5025
Chest, pericardium, abdomen, and thigh penetrating injury by a steel rebar: A case report
Xian-Wei Yang, Wen-Tao Wang, Department of Liver Surgery & Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Yang XW wrote the manuscript; Yang XW and Wang WT managed the patient; Yang XW and Wang WT prepared the images; all authors approved the final version.
Supported by the Science and Technology Program of Sichuan Science and Technology Department , Nos. 2019YFS0029 and 2019YFS0529; the National Natural Science Foundation of China , No. 81770566 .
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Corresponding author: Wen-Tao Wang, MD, PhD, Full Professor, Surgeon, Department of Liver Surgery & Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China. wwtdoctor03@163.com
Received: August 11, 2020
Peer-review started: August 11, 2020
First decision: August 21, 2020
Revised: August 22, 2020
Accepted: September 10, 2020
Article in press: September 10, 2020
Published online: October 26, 2020
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Peer-review started: August 11, 2020
First decision: August 21, 2020
Revised: August 22, 2020
Accepted: September 10, 2020
Article in press: September 10, 2020
Published online: October 26, 2020
Processing time: 76 Days and 0.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Rebar penetration injury is extremely rare, but it is life-threatening for construction workers, especially chest, abdomen, pelvic cavity, and limb injuries. The length, diameter, and path into the human body are the main factors that affect pre-hospital emergency and surgical methods. We do not recommend cutting the steel bars outside the body. We advocate pulling out foreign bodies as a whole to reduce secondary injuries. At the same time, post-traumatic management is also critical.