Transvaginal injury of the duodenum, diaphragm, and lung

An unusual case of transvaginal impalement is presented. At initial exploration the broad ligament and vagina were repaired. When bile drained from suction catheters reexploration revealed an injury to the duodenum and diaphragm. Wounds that penetrate the vagina may injure nonpelvic viscera. Vaginal...

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Published inThe journal of trauma Vol. 27; no. 5; p. 575
Main Authors Grindlinger, G A, Vester, S R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1987
Subjects
Abdominal Injuries - etiology
Adult
Diaphragm - injuries
Duodenum - injuries
Female
Humans
Lung Injury
Thoracic Injuries - etiology
Vagina - injuries
Wounds, Penetrating - diagnosis
Wounds, Penetrating - etiology
Wounds, Penetrating - surgery
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Summary:An unusual case of transvaginal impalement is presented. At initial exploration the broad ligament and vagina were repaired. When bile drained from suction catheters reexploration revealed an injury to the duodenum and diaphragm. Wounds that penetrate the vagina may injure nonpelvic viscera. Vaginal penetrating wounds should be managed like other abdominal penetrating injuries.
ISSN:0022-5282
DOI:10.1097/00005373-198705000-00022