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| Tomoi (Muay Thai Kickboxing) death: A lesson learned |
| Rashidi Ahmad1, Nasir Mohamad2, Terence Leslie Silva3, Minsyeh4, Nik Ariff Nik Mohamed5 |
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1Associate Professor, Senior Lecture/ Emergency Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus USM, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
2Nasir Mohamad. Senior Lecturer/ Emergency Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. 3Registrar, Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus USM, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia 4Registrar, Department of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus USM, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. 5Senior Lecturer/ Emergency Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. |
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doi:10.5348/ijcri-2010-11-7-CI-4
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Address correspondence to: Nasir Mohamad Department of Emergency Medicine School of Medical Sciences Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu Kelantan Malaysia - 16150 Phone: +6097676978 Fax: +6097673219 Email: drnasirmohamadkb@yahoo.com |
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| Ahmad R, Mohamad N, Silva TL, Minsyeh, Mohamed NAN. Tomoi (Muay Thai Kickboxing) death: A lesson learned. International Journal of Case Reports and Images 2010;1(3):10-14. |
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Abstract
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Introduction: Tomoi also known as Muay Thai kickboxing is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs". Deaths do occur, however, sprained fingers and toes, cuts and bruises on the head, face and neck and bloody noses are the more typical injuries.
Case Report: We report a case of Tomoi kick boxer who sustained severe traumatic brain injury in the ring during an inaugural Tomoi kickboxing competition in northeastern Kelantan. Conclusion: This was the first time such a case had been reported in Malaysia. Health and safety measures to avoid such injury are also recommended. | |
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Key Words:
Tomoi death, Preventable, Health and safety measures
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Author Contributions:
Rashidi Ahmad - Conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published Nasir Mohamad - Conception and design Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published Terence Leslie Silva - Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published Minsyeh - Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published Nik Ariff Nik Mohamed - Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published |
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Guarantor of submission:
The corresponding author is the guarantor of submission. |
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Source of support:
None |
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Conflict of interest:
The author(s) declare no conflict of interests |
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Copyright:
© Rashidi Ahmad et. al. 2010; This article is distributed the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any means provided the original authors and original publisher are properly credited. (Please see Copyright Policy for more information.) |
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