Isolated penetrating gluteal stab injury with uncontrolled bleeding in Türkiye: a case report

Arterial injuries in the gluteal region caused by a knife are rare but serious, with mortality rates of up to 25%. This case report presents the management of a young male patient admitted to the emergency department in hypovolemic shock, with uncontrollable bleeding from an isolated penetrating glu...

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Main Authors: Ali Metehan Celep, Görkem Yiğit, Ayla Ece Çelikten, Kudret Atakan Tekin, Ufuk Türkmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Traumatology 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Trauma and Injury
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Online Access:http://jtraumainj.org/upload/pdf/jti-2023-0010.pdf
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Summary:Arterial injuries in the gluteal region caused by a knife are rare but serious, with mortality rates of up to 25%. This case report presents the management of a young male patient admitted to the emergency department in hypovolemic shock, with uncontrollable bleeding from an isolated penetrating gluteal injury. Additionally, the details of the surgical approach employed are discussed.
ISSN:2799-4317
2287-1683