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Foundations of the Initial Trauma Registry in Palestine: A Multicenter Retrospective Review from the West Bank

  • By

  • Peter Bael

  • Zakaria Abu Ghattas

  • Adam Albedd

  • Sandra Istefan

  • Malik Itmaiza

  • Bayan Alqtishat

  • Nizar Qumsieh

  • Tawfeeq Al-Shobaki

  • Hussein Hallak

  • September 1, 2026

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    Traumatic injury is the seventh leading cause of mortality in Palestine, with significant challenges in trauma care due to ongoing conflict and limited resources.

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    The study analyzed 1195 trauma patients admitted across four West Bank hospitals from January 2023 to February 2024, with a mean age of 27.13 years.

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    Blunt trauma accounted for 82.76% of cases, with motor vehicle collisions being the most common cause at 56.65%.

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    The study reported a case fatality rate of 1.17%, with gunshot injuries contributing significantly to fatalities and extended hospital stays.

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    The trauma registry in Palestine highlights the need for ongoing documentation of trauma patterns amid the challenges posed by the Israeli occupation.

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Basis of the first Palestinian trauma registry: a multicentre retrospective chart review from the West Bank

  • by Peter Bael, Zakaria Abu Ghattas, Adam Albedd, Sandra Istefan, Malik Itmaiza, Bayan Alqtishat, Nizar Qumsieh, Tawfeeq Al-Shobaki, Hussein Hallak

  • September 1, 2026

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