Perforation of the small intestine caused by fixation plate penetration into the abdomen

The authors report a case of intestinal loop penetration and peritonitis caused by penetration of the tip of the fixation into the abdominal cavity after internal fixation of an unstable intertrochanteric fracture. Complete regression of acute infection was achieved by suturing the intestinal wound,...

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Published in:	Der Unfallchirurg Vol. 97; no. 10; p. 545
Main Authors:	Smrkolj, V, Korosec, B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-10-1994
Subjects:	Aged Bone Malalignment - diagnostic imaging Bone Plates Equipment Failure Female Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation Hip Fractures - diagnostic imaging Hip Fractures - surgery Humans Ileum - diagnostic imaging Ileum - injuries Ileum - surgery Intestinal Perforation - diagnostic imaging Intestinal Perforation - surgery Jejunum - diagnostic imaging Jejunum - injuries Jejunum - surgery Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging Postoperative Complications - surgery Radiography Reoperation
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Summary:	The authors report a case of intestinal loop penetration and peritonitis caused by penetration of the tip of the fixation into the abdominal cavity after internal fixation of an unstable intertrochanteric fracture. Complete regression of acute infection was achieved by suturing the intestinal wound, removing the internal fixation device and administering systemic and local antibiotic therapy.
ISSN:	0177-5537