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[Impalement injuries. A clinical case]

G De Rosa1, C Peppas, B Vincenti

  • 1Dipartimento di Emergenze, Ospedale A. Cardarelli, Regione Campania-U.S.L. 40, Napoli.

Minerva Chirurgica
|January 1, 1997
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Penetrating rectal injuries, often from impalement, require prompt surgical evaluation. Favorable conditions allow simple suture repair, but complex cases have high mortality rates, emphasizing timely treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Penetrating injuries to the extraperitoneal rectum pose significant surgical challenges.
  • Impalement injuries are common in occupational settings, with severity influenced by object dimensions and fall height.

Observation:

  • A case of penetrating extraperitoneal rectal injury in a 41-year-old worker is presented.
  • The injury involved simple lesions without peritoneal contamination, allowing for simple suture repair.
  • Diagnosis relies on history, clinical examination, radiology, and endoscopy.

Findings:

  • Factors influencing mortality and morbidity include trauma severity, associated injuries, time to treatment, patient condition, and quality of care.
  • Complex rectal injuries carry a high mortality rate, ranging from 50% to 75%.

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Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention are crucial for improving outcomes in rectal trauma.
  • Understanding prognostic factors aids in patient management and resource allocation for severe injuries.