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Traumatic hemipelvectomy: a survivable injury

W M Weiss1, M C Egan, D E Amundson

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA 92134-5000.

Military Medicine
|February 1, 1994
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Traumatic hemipelvectomy is a rare but severe injury. This case report details a survivor and reviews management strategies for this devastating trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Military medicine
  • Orthopedic surgery

Background:

  • Traumatic injuries are frequent in the US military.
  • Traumatic hemipelvectomy is a rare and life-threatening injury.
  • Few cases of survival are documented in medical literature.

Observation:

  • This report details a rare case of traumatic hemipelvectomy.
  • The patient survived this devastating injury.
  • The case highlights the challenges in managing such trauma.

Findings:

  • Successful management of traumatic hemipelvectomy is possible.
  • A structured approach to care can improve outcomes.
  • This case contributes to the limited literature on survival.

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Implications:

  • Improved understanding of traumatic hemipelvectomy management.
  • Potential for enhanced survival rates in military trauma.
  • Guidance for surgical teams managing severe pelvic injuries.