[Mainly abdominal "complex" polytrauma. Considerations on surgical strategy and clinical case report]

Ann Ital Chir. 2006 Jan-Feb;77(1):33-8; discussion 38-40.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The Authors want to present un uncommon case of polytrauma managed with surgical treatment at the Trauma Center of the A. Cardarelli Hospital in Naples. Chest, abdomen, pelvis, and left lower limb have been severely injured. This case is so interesting because of the rareness of some lesions (i.e. diaphragm rupture) and the numerous lesions of internal organs (i.e. lungs, spleen, liver, pancreas, mesenterium) and of the bones (i.e. thigh-bone and pelvis). A very good outcome has been obtained for survival as well as for functionality and quality of life since we have strictly applied the rules for the management of the "complex" polytrauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / diagnosis
  • Abdominal Injuries / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Contusions / etiology
  • Contusions / surgery
  • Diaphragm / injuries
  • Diaphragm / surgery
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Lacerations / etiology
  • Lacerations / surgery
  • Liver / injuries
  • Liver / surgery
  • Lung / surgery
  • Lung Injury
  • Male
  • Multiple Trauma / surgery*
  • Pancreas / injuries
  • Pancreas / surgery
  • Rupture
  • Splenic Rupture / surgery
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
  • Treatment Outcome