Disturbing medical findings in war-related traumatic amputation patients: a clinical descriptive study from Gaza.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to explore possible long-term negative health effects of injuries sustained by modern weaponry.

Setting

The study was conducted in Gaza's main hospital, Al-Shifa Hospital.

Participants

During the last 10 to 15 years, thousands of civilian Palestinians in Gaza have survived numerous military incursions, but with war-related traumatic injuries caused by explosive weapons. It is unclear to which extent the injuries sustained by such modern weaponry may increase survivors' risks of negative long-term health effects and serious illness. We have reported mechanisms and severity of injury, demographics and psychosocial status among 254 Palestinian patients in Gaza with war-related extremity amputations. Among the same amputees, subgroups

SUBMITTER: Heszlein-Lossius HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7311037 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature