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[Posttraumatic adhesive ileus following pelvic ring fracture]
T Kusmenkov1, M S Kasparek, M Brumann
1Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall-, Hand- und Plastische Chirurgie, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Campus Innenstadt, Nußbaumstr. 20, 80336, München, Deutschland, Thomas.Kusmenkov@med.uni-muenchen.de.
Der Unfallchirurg
|November 30, 2014
Summary
Elderly patients experiencing posttraumatic ileus following pelvic ring fractures may develop mechanical ileus due to adhesions. This complication necessitates surgical intervention and prolongs hospital stays, highlighting the need for targeted prophylaxis and therapy.
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Geriatric medicine
Background:
- Posttraumatic ileus can occur after pelvic ring fractures.
- Adhesions can cause mechanical ileus years after initial trauma.
- Elderly patients may have unique responses to trauma.

