Thoracic vascular injury remains the leading cause of death in traumatic haemorrhage: Analysis of injury patterns and time to death

Thoracic haemorrhage, particularly when involving major vessels, represented the most lethal bleeding source with the shortest survival duration; in contrast, abdominal haemorrhage was associated with a comparatively longer survival window. These findings emphasize the critical importance of minimizing time to definitive haemorrhage control through expeditious surgical management strategies.