Table 2

 Surgical intervention, injuries, and outcome

CaseSurgeryMain injuriesOutcome
AMedian sternotomy, laparotomySubarachnoid haemorrhage, grade IV liver laceration, lung contusionsDied
BLaparotomyGrade IV liver laceration, pelvic fracture, aortic dissectionDied
CLeft thoracotomy + trapdoorAvulsion of external jugular vein, lung laceration, small subdural haematomaDied
DEx fix, laparotomy, thoracotomyLung laceration and contusion, pelvic fracture, splenic ruptureDied
EEx fix, laparotomyCardiac contusion, grade III liver laceration, subarachnoid haemorrhage, multiple fracturesDied
FLaparotomyGrade IV liver lacerationDied
GBilateral thoracotomyBilateral lung laceration, cardiac tamponadeDied
HLaparotomyTension pneumothorax and lung contusions, diaphragmatic rupture, and splenic ruptureSurvived