Occult rectal perforation in a major pelvic fracture

Nabil A. Ebraheim; Edward R. Savolaine; Joseph R. Rusin; W. Thomas Jackson; Juan A. Asensio

doi:10.1097/00005131-198802040-00012

Occult rectal perforation in a major pelvic fracture

Nabil A. Ebraheim, Edward R. Savolaine, Joseph R. Rusin, W. Thomas Jackson, Juan A. Asensio

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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 (US)
Pages (from-to)	340-343
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00005131-198802040-00012
State	Published - Jan 1 1988
Externally published	Yes

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Occult rectal perforation in a major pelvic fracture

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