Thorax trauma severity score in patient with chest trauma: study at tertiary-level hospital.

Background: Thoracic trauma accounts for 20-25% of all trauma-related mortalities and the majority of these deaths occur within few hours of hospitalization. Therefore, prompt diagnosis, assessment of the severity of chest trauma, and immediate treatment are essential to prevent morbidity and mortality. The thorax trauma severity score (TTSS) can be calculated in the emergency room with ease.