Clinical-epidemiological evaluation of victims of thoracic trauma in a reference hospital in Aracaju-SE.

Introduction: thoracic trauma is defined as anything that involves the rib cage, the musculoskeletal framework that houses the heart, lungs, pleurae and mediastinal structures. It can be superficial or immediately lifethreatening for victims. In Brazil, most assistance is due to urban violence.

Epidemiological evaluation of abdominal trauma victims submitted to surgical treatment.

Objective: To evaluate the profile and outcome of victims of abdominal injuries who underwent laparotomy in the Emergency Hospital of the state of Sergipe (HUSE).

Methods: This was an observational, descriptive longitudinal study with prospective approach, through interviews of 100 patients with abdominal trauma who underwent surgery and evaluation of their medical records. The study period was from September to November of 2011 in the area of trauma care of the HUSE.