Abstract
Major pelvic fractures are a common sequela of motor vehicle accidents. Hemorrhage, sepsis, and laceration of viscera contribute significantly to the patient’s morbidity and mortality and should be promptly evaluated. Early use of computed tomography is helpful in establishing the integrity of viscera and tissue planes. Knowledge of the retroperitoneal pathways of spread of disease may significantly accelerate primary repairs and subsequent early return of function. A case illustrating these concepts is presented.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 340-343 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Surgery
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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Occult rectal perforation in a major pelvic fracture. / Ebraheim, Nabil A.; Savolaine, Edward R.; Rusin, Joseph R.; Jackson, W. Thomas; Asensio, Juan A.
In: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1988, p. 340-343.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Occult rectal perforation in a major pelvic fracture
AU - Ebraheim, Nabil A.
AU - Savolaine, Edward R.
AU - Rusin, Joseph R.
AU - Jackson, W. Thomas
AU - Asensio, Juan A.
PY - 1988
Y1 - 1988
N2 - Major pelvic fractures are a common sequela of motor vehicle accidents. Hemorrhage, sepsis, and laceration of viscera contribute significantly to the patient’s morbidity and mortality and should be promptly evaluated. Early use of computed tomography is helpful in establishing the integrity of viscera and tissue planes. Knowledge of the retroperitoneal pathways of spread of disease may significantly accelerate primary repairs and subsequent early return of function. A case illustrating these concepts is presented.
AB - Major pelvic fractures are a common sequela of motor vehicle accidents. Hemorrhage, sepsis, and laceration of viscera contribute significantly to the patient’s morbidity and mortality and should be promptly evaluated. Early use of computed tomography is helpful in establishing the integrity of viscera and tissue planes. Knowledge of the retroperitoneal pathways of spread of disease may significantly accelerate primary repairs and subsequent early return of function. A case illustrating these concepts is presented.
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