Lüllig H, Encke A
Prax Klin Pneumol. 1979 Apr;33 Suppl 1:402-4.
The observations made in 1,023 cases of chest trauma during 1947-1976 inclusive are analysed. According to the extent of the injuries they were classified as mild (group 1), moderate (group 2) and severe (group 3). The clinical picture was dominated by other than chest injuries in 45% of patients in group 1, in 66% in group 2 and in 51% in group 3. Injuries to the intrathoracic organs were seen in only 34 patients. Total mortality of all chest injuries was 12%; in group 3 it was 62%. Severe respiratory insufficiency was the direct cause of death in 25% of persons in group 3.
分析了1947年至1976年（含）期间1023例胸部创伤病例的观察结果。根据损伤程度，将其分为轻度（第1组）、中度（第2组）和重度（第3组）。第1组45%的患者、第2组66%的患者和第3组51%的患者的临床表现以胸部以外的损伤为主。仅34例患者出现胸内器官损伤。所有胸部损伤的总死亡率为12%；第3组为62%。严重呼吸功能不全是第3组25%患者的直接死亡原因。
