Mortality and other clinical characteristics in victims injured by an antipersonnel improvised explosive device, according to the presence or otherwise of an upper-extremity amputation
| Characteristic | Upper-extremity amputation, no. (%) n = 40 | No upper-extremity amputation, no. (%) n = 60 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killed in action | 6 (15) | 6 (10) | 0.45 |
| Died of wounds | 6 (15) | 1 (1.7) | 0.01 |
| Total mortality | 12 (30) | 7 (11.7) | 0.022 |
| Multiple amputations | 39 (97.5) | 32 (53.3) | < 0.001 |
| Bilateral lower limb amputations | 33 (82.5) | 32 (53.3) | 0.003 |
| AKA or higher | 17 (42.5) | 25 (41.7) | 0.93 |
| Pelvic fracture | 10 (25) | 10 (16.7) | 0.33 |
| Perineal/gluteal/genital injury | 19 (47.5) | 27 (45) | 0.81 |
| Facial injuries | 8 (20) | 4 (6.7) | 0.044 |
| Skull fracture | 6 (15) | 4 (6.7) | 0.17 |
| Eye injuries | 6 (15) | 6 (10) | 0.45 |
AKA = above-knee amputation.