Abstract
Interpersonal violence with sharp objects and arms is relatively rare in Denmark, but has been the focus of attention from the media and general population. This study describes the incidence of penetrating trauma treated by the Medical Emergency Care Unit in Copenhagen (MECU) from 2000 to 2007.
Highlights
Interpersonal violence with sharp objects and arms is relatively rare in Denmark
86% were male with a median
12 foreigners could only be followed to hospital discharge
Summary
Address: 1Anæstesi- og operationsklinikken, Hovedortocentret, Rigshospitalet, Denmark, 2Intensiv Terapi Afsnit 4131, Abdominalcentret, Rigshospitalet, 2100 København Ø, Denmark and 3Biostatistisk Afdeling, Københavns Universitet, Denmark.
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