J Trauma
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Ninety-two most severely injured patients--with injuries to at least four body regions with a mean ISS of 39--were examined at the outpatient clinic 5 to 20 years after the trauma. In addition, nine patients were interviewed by phone, thus 92.6% of the patients still alive were contacted. ⋯ Only seven patients needed constant medication because of their injuries. We conclude that the treatment of even the most severely injured patients with multiple injuries is certainly worth the effort.