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12169364

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-8-9
pubmed:abstractText
Retroperitoneal spillage and infection in ballistic trauma to the large intestine is a difficult surgical problem. Experience with four consecutive cases of high-velocity gunshot wounds to the abdomen, colonic injury, and retroperitoneal fecal spillage is reviewed. The patients underwent repeat exploration of the abdomen and retroperitoneum through ventral and retroperitoneal laparostomies. All patients survived. The cavities of the posterior laparostomies were in gravitationally favorable positions, facilitating thorough debridement and drainage. Closure of the posterior abdominal wall using prosthetic materials was achieved in all patients. Retroperitoneal laparostomy is a useful adjunct in management of gunshot trauma to the abdomen with retroperitoneal fecal contamination. After eradication of sepsis, defect closure is complex. Tissue-impervious material on the peritoneal side prevents adhesions.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0002-9610
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
184
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
170-3
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Combined ventral and retroperitoneal laparostomy in ballistic trauma to the colon and retroperitoneum.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, M580 Health Sciences Center, University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine, 65212, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article