Management of the retained knife blade.

Background: The retained knife blade is an unusual and spectacular injury. The aim of this study was to review our experience with the management of such injuries.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients with retained knife blades treated at Groote Schuur Hospital Trauma Centre from January 1996 to December 2007 was undertaken.

An analysis of 50 surgically managed penetrating subclavian artery injuries.

Objectives: The surgical management and outcome of penetrating subclavian artery (SCA) injuries is presented in this article.

Design: A retrospective chart review is used to detail the management and outcome of penetrating SCA injuries.

Patients And Methods: Patients with penetrating SCA injuries presenting to the Groote Schuur Hospital from January 1997 to December 2007 were reviewed.