| Scoring | n (±SD) | n (±SD) | |
| PATI | 17.4 (±13.2) | 13.6 (±10.4) | 0.058 |
| ISS | 13.8 (±8.2) | 12.5 (±8.0) | 0.208 |
| AIS-abdomen | 3.3 (±0.8) | 3.0 (±1.0) | 0.045 |
| AIS-chest | 0.67 (±1.2) | 0.56 (±1.1) | 0.431 |
Statistical comparison is made using Χ2 test for categorical variables and unpaired t-test for numerical variables.
AIS, abbreviated injury scale; DCS, damage control surgery; GSW, gunshot wound; ISS, injury severity score; LB, large bowel; PATI, penetrating abdominal trauma index; SB, small bowel; SW, stab wound.
Values in bold are statistically significant at the 5% level