J Korean Soc Traumatol.  2015 Sep;28(3):215-218. 10.0000/jti.2015.28.3.215.

External Iliac Artery Injury Caused by Abdominal Stab Wound: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Trauma Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. jjangmdkmdk@hanmail.net

Abstract

Traumatic iliac vessel injuries constitute approximately 25% of all abdominal vascular injuries. Hospital mortality has been reported at 25~60% and is a result of uncontrolled hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock caused by extensive blood loss. We report the case of a 25-year-old female patient who experienced an external iliac artery injury caused by abdominal minimal stab wound. Traumatic iliac vessel injuries are life-threatening complication of abdominal or pelvic injuries and prompt diagnosis and accurate treatment are important.

Keyword

External iliac artery; Penetrating injury; Retroperitoneal hematoma

MeSH Terms

Adult
Diagnosis
Female
Hemorrhage
Hospital Mortality
Humans
Iliac Artery*
Shock
Vascular System Injuries
Wounds, Stab*
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