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Traumatic hemipelvectomy. A case report and comments on associated injuries.

G Dendrinos1, D Koronias, G Papagiannopoulos

  • 1First Orthopaedic Department, Athens General Hospital, Greece.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This case report details the 25th survival after traumatic hemipelvectomy, a rare limb-sparing surgery. The patient, a female, had no genitourinary or rectal injuries, highlighting a unique recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Orthopedic Oncology
  • Limb Salvage Procedures

Background:

  • Traumatic hemipelvectomy is a devastating injury requiring complex surgical management.
  • Survival rates are historically low, with significant morbidity.
  • Few cases are reported in the medical literature.

Observation:

  • A 25th case of survival following traumatic hemipelvectomy is presented.
  • The patient is the fourth female survivor globally.
  • This survivor had no associated genitourinary or rectal injuries.

Findings:

  • Successful limb salvage and survival achieved in a rare traumatic hemipelvectomy case.
  • Absence of genitourinary or rectal injury in this female survivor.
  • Contributes to the limited data on long-term outcomes for traumatic hemipelvectomy.

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Implications:

  • Demonstrates the possibility of favorable outcomes even with extensive pelvic trauma.
  • Highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care in managing such complex cases.
  • Provides valuable insights for surgical planning and patient selection in future traumatic hemipelvectomy cases.