Diversion Remains the Standard of Care for Modern Management of War-Related Rectal Injuries

201416 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Mary T. O’Donnell · Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Lauren T. Greer · Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Jeffery Nelson · Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Craig D. Shriver · Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Amy Vertrees · Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Abstract

Diversion is the preferred treatment of war-related rectal injuries. Loop colostomy is acceptable unless there is potential for evolving rectal injury. Routine use of presacral irrigation and drainage was not supported.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Military Medicine

Volume 179, Issue 7, pp. 778-782

DOI: 10.7205/milmed-d-13-00533

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 2.00

Command Palette