Outcomes of Primary Repair and Primary Anastomosis in War-Related Colon Injuries

200968 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Amy Vertrees · Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Matthew C. Wakefield · Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Chris Pickett · Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Lauren T. Greer · Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Abralena Wilson

Sue Gillern · Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Jeffery Nelson · Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Abstract

PR of war-related colon injuries can be performed safely in selected circumstances in the absence of concomitant organ injury. Delayed anastomosis can often be performed after damage control operations once the patient stabilizes. Ostomy closure complications are more likely after anastomotic failure.

Topics & Keywords

Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Hernia repair and management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care

Volume 66, Issue 5, pp. 1286-1293

DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31819ea3fc

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