[Complicated unstable pelvic fracture]

A A van Leeuwen; H P van Veen; T van Popta; A B van Vugt

[Complicated unstable pelvic fracture]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1994 Nov 12;138(46):2318-21.

[Article in Dutch]

Authors

A A van Leeuwen¹, H P van Veen, T van Popta, A B van Vugt

Affiliation

¹ Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Heelkunde, Leiden.

PMID: 7969628

Abstract

Compound unstable pelvic ring fractures should be considered a major trauma, with very high morbidity and mortality rates. Two case reports illustrate the life-threatening character. Associated injuries, specific diagnostic tests as well as methods of treatment are discussed. In both cases the result was survival with a prolonged period of rehabilitation and permanent functional impairment.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Amputation, Traumatic
Anal Canal / injuries
External Fixators
Femoral Fractures
Fractures, Bone / complications
Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone / surgery*
Hemorrhage / complications
Hemorrhage / therapy
Humans
Male
Multiple Trauma / therapy
Pelvic Bones / diagnostic imaging
Pelvic Bones / injuries*
Radiography
Rectum / injuries
Urinary Bladder / injuries