Baeza-Herrera C, Sanjuán-Fabián H, Medellín-Sierra UD, Nájera-Garduño HM, García-Cabello LM

Language: Spanish
References: 2
Page: 55-57
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ABSTRACT

Folklore and “uses and costumes” in countries such as Mexico, under certain circumstances, have direct influences on risks for traumatic injuries. Such is the case of gunpowder explosive objects used during celebration holidays. We present a 14-yearold male who suffered a pulmonary contusion as a consequence of an explosion of “huevo de codorniz.” A pleurostomy tube was required to resolve symptomatic hemothorax. The patient was discharged 5 days after admission.

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2. 2. Baeza CH, Cortés HR, Villalobos AD, et al. El trauma genital externo en varones. Visión de un hospital de segundo nivel. Rev Mex Urol 2002;62:22-26.