@article{fcb2edcc782d4f588807bced4197a817,
title = "Selective management of penetrating neck trauma based on cervical level of injury.",
author = "Biffl, \{Walter L.\} and Moore, \{Ernest E.\} and Rehse, \{Dagmar H.\} and Offner, \{Patrick J.\} and Franciose, \{Reginald J.\} and Burch, \{Jon M.\}",
note = "Background: Selective surgical exploration of penetrating neck wounds is now the standard of care, but the safety and cost effectiveness of selective diagnostic testing remains controversial. We herein review our 18-year prospective evaluation of a progressively selective approach. Patients and methods: Since 1979, 312 patients sustained penetrating trauma to the anterior neck; 75\% were stabbed and 24\% were shot.",
year = "1997",
month = dec,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1016/S0002-9610(97)00195-5",
language = "American English",
volume = "174",
journal = "American Journal of Surgery",
issn = "1879-1883",
number = "6",
}