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Penetrating injury caused by a long iron bar: A case report
Seyithan Ozaydin1, Aykan Gulleroglu2, Birgul Karaaslan1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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A pediatric patient sustained a severe impalement injury from a 12-meter iron bar. Prompt, coordinated emergency response and surgical intervention were crucial for successful management.
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Pediatric emergency medicine
- Foreign body impalement injuries
Background:
- Foreign body impalement injuries, particularly those involving long objects, pose significant clinical challenges.
- Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing emergency response, surgical expertise, and comprehensive patient care.
Observation:
- A pediatric patient presented after impalement by a 12-meter iron bar, entering from the anal region and extending to the loin.
- The patient required prolonged extrication, with the iron bar being cut by the fire department before hospital arrival.
Findings:
- The case highlights the critical need for immediate assessment and a well-coordinated team approach in managing complex impalement injuries.
- Surgical intervention and post-operative care were essential for the patient's recovery.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of rapid, organized emergency medical services and surgical teams in pediatric trauma.
- Lessons learned emphasize the necessity of specialized protocols for managing extensive impalement incidents to optimize patient outcomes.
Abstract:
Foreign bodies that strike the body with their long edges can cause severe problems. From the hospitalization of the patients to the removal of the foreign body and from surgery to follow-up, working as a team in a well-organized manner is necessary. In the present research, we present our experience, including the hospitalization, initial assessment by the emergency team, examination, and treatment plan, of a pediatric patient who had a 12-m long iron bar that traversed from the right side of the anus to the loin; this impalement happened while the patient was sliding through a snow-covered street, and the patient had to wait on the snow until the fire department arrived and cut the iron bar.
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