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Traumatic hemipelvectomy: a further case report and comments on management
1Harrogate District Hospital.
Injury
|May 1, 1987
Summary
This case report details the fourteenth survival after traumatic hemipelvectomy, a severe injury. It offers surgical management guidelines for massive pelvic trauma.
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Surgical case reports
Background:
- Traumatic hemipelvectomy is a rare and devastating injury.
- Survival rates are historically low, necessitating improved management strategies.
Observation:
- Presents the fourteenth documented case of survival following traumatic hemipelvectomy.
- Highlights key features of massive pelvic injuries through this unique case.
Findings:
- The case illustrates critical aspects of managing extensive traumatic hemipelvectomy.
- Suggests updated guidelines for surgical intervention based on established and novel criteria.
Implications:
- Provides valuable insights for surgeons managing similar high-energy pelvic traumas.
- Contributes to the evolving understanding and treatment protocols for traumatic hemipelvectomy survival.