J Trauma Inj.
2020 Dec;33(4):269-274. 10.20408/jti.2020.008.
The Management of Open Pelvic Fractures: A Report of 2 Cases
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Trauma Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon,
- 2Department of Traumatology, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon,
- KMID: 2510736
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2020.008
Abstract
Open pelvic fractures are rare, but pose challenges for trauma surgeons due to their high morbidity and mortality. Generally, early death results from uncontrolled exsanguination and late death is related to pelvic sepsis. Therefore, management of these injuries should prioritize hemostasis and contamination control starting in the initial phase of treatment. We report two cases of unstable open pelvic fractures with perineal wounds that were managed successfully.
