DOUBLE TROUBLE: TWO ORGANS WITH ONE STAB - A CASE REPORT

Penetrating thoracic injuries are commonly encountered in emergency settings, particularly among young adults. While most chest stab wounds involve the lungs or ribs, diaphragmatic and intra-abdominal injuries from such trauma are far less common and easily missed. Gastric perforation secondary to chest trauma is extremely rare. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications such as peritonitis and sepsis. We present a case of gastric perforation resulting from a stab wound to the chest without visible abdominal trauma, underscoring the need for a high index of suspicion in such cases.