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N Stankovic1, M Petrovic, N Drinkovic

  • 1Clinic for General and Vascular Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Beograd, Yugoslavia.

The Journal of Trauma
|March 1, 1996
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This study analyzed 189 colorectal injury cases from wartime, finding that 21.2% experienced complications and 10.1% died. Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for improving outcomes in colorectal trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Military Medicine

Background:

  • Colorectal injuries present significant challenges in wartime settings.
  • Early management and surgical intervention are critical for patient survival and recovery.
  • Understanding injury patterns and treatment outcomes informs future battlefield medical strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze the treatment and outcomes of 189 wounded individuals with colorectal lesions.
  • To evaluate the incidence of complications, reoperations, and mortality rates associated with wartime colorectal injuries.
  • To assess the impact of the time interval between wounding and surgical intervention on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 189 patients treated for colorectal lesions between July 1991 and December 1993.

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  • Review of surgical management, including primary surgery and subsequent treatments.
  • Data collection on injury mechanisms, time to surgery, injury patterns, surgical procedures, complications, reoperations, and mortality.

    • Main Results:

    • Colorectal lesions were primarily caused by high-energy bullets (46.0%).
    • Over 80% of patients underwent surgery within 12 hours of injury.
    • Postoperative complications occurred in 21.2% of patients, with a total mortality rate of 10.1%.

    Conclusions:

    • Wartime colorectal injuries are severe, often involving multiple sites, and associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
    • Adherence to surgical war doctrine and timely intervention are essential for managing these complex injuries.
    • Further research into optimizing surgical strategies and reducing complications in combat casualties is warranted.