Selective faecal diversion in open pelvic fractures: reassessment based on recent experience

Injury. 2012 Apr;43(4):522-5. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2011.09.001. Epub 2011 Oct 4.

Authors

Karlijn J P van Wessem¹, Peter J Mackay, Kate L King, Zsolt J Balogh

Affiliation

¹ Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW 2310, Australia.

PMID: 21975556
DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2011.09.001

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Colostomy*
Female
Fractures, Open / mortality
Fractures, Open / surgery*
Hemorrhage / therapy*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pelvic Bones / injuries*
Rectum / injuries
Wound Infection / prevention & control
Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications