Penetrating sacral injury with a metallic pipe: a case report and literature review

Other than gunshot injuries, sacral penetrating injuries with a foreign body exiting to the other side are extremely rare. We encountered a case of sacral injury in which a long metallic pipe penetrated from the anus into the lower back of a patient. Since the pelvis contains various organs, managem...

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Published inDaehan oe'sang haghoeji Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 131 - 138
Main Authors Ha, Mahnjeong, Nam, Kyoung Hyup, Kim, Jae Hun, Han, In Ho
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한외상학회 30.06.2022
Subjects
Anal canal
Case report
Penetrating wounds
Sacrum
Spinal fractures
Spinal fractures
Sacrum
Case report
Penetrating wounds
Anal canal
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Summary:Other than gunshot injuries, sacral penetrating injuries with a foreign body exiting to the other side are extremely rare. We encountered a case of sacral injury in which a long metallic pipe penetrated from the anus into the lower back of a patient. Since the pelvis contains various organs, management of a penetrating injury requires multidisciplinary treatment involving several medical specialties. Due to the infrequency of this type of injury, there are no definitive guidelines for effective management. We described our experience surgically treating a sacral penetrating injury and conducted a literature review. On this basis, we suggest a surgical strategy for treating this type of injury.
Bibliography:The Korean Society of Traumatology
KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO202224951181656
ISSN:1738-8767
2799-4317
2287-1683