FreeMD® Stab Wounds Definition

Stab Wounds

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Stab Wounds Definition

Common names:

Knife Wound
Stab Wounds
Wound Stab

A person with a stab wound has a puncture wound that damages the tissue beneath the skin. The term, stab, usually refers to a puncture with a knife or sharp weapon.

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Related Topics:

Abdominal injury
Chest injury
Laceration
Puncture wound
Shock
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Abdominal injury
Back injury
Chest injury
Puncture wound of the arm
Puncture wound of the buttock
Puncture wound of the face
Puncture wound of the foot
Puncture wound of the hand
Puncture wound of the leg

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Last Updated: Oct 10, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Stab Wounds References:

Boyle EM Jr, Maier RV, Salazar JD, et al. Diagnosis of injuries after stab wounds to the back and flank. J Trauma. 1997 Feb;42(2):260-5.
Kahn JH. The management of stab wounds to the back. J Emerg Med. 1999 May-Jun;17(3):497-502.
Leppaniemi A, Haapiainen R.Diagnostic laparoscopy in abdominal stab wounds: a prospective, randomized study. J Trauma. 2003 Oct;55(4):636-45.
Tsikitis V, Biffl WL, Majercik S, Harrington DT, Cioffi WG. Selective clinical management of anterior abdominal stab wounds. Am J Surg. 2004 Dec;188(6):807-12.