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- Operative technique
- Case report
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Journal profile
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Direct trauma scope including chest injuries, techniques and reviews; MEDLINE indexed.
MEDLINE + PubMed + PMCOpen accessTraumaGeneral SurgeryOrthopaedics
Journal impact factor1.9 (2025)
Reported first decision4 days
Last verifiedSeptember 11, 2026
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