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Table 6 Distribution of study population according to complications

From: Pattern and outcome of chest injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania

Complications

Frequency

Percentage

Wound sepsis

22

14.7

Complications of fractures

18

12.0

Post concussion syndrome

7

4.7

Pneumonia

5

3.3

Intra-abdominal complications

5

3.3

Empyema thoracis

4

2.7

Neurological deficit

4

2.7

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

1

0.7