A retrospective analysis of open fractures sustained by U.S. military personnel during Operation Just Cause.
Mil Med
; 157(10): 552-6, 1992 Oct.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1454182
A retrospective analysis was conducted of 37 open fracture cases sustained by U.S. military personnel during the recent low-intensity conflict in Panama (Operation Just Cause). The etiology, location, classification, and management of open fractures sustained in combat is presented. A significant difference was noted in the infection rate for type III open fractures that were debrided in Panama (22%) as compared to those that were debrided only after transport to CONUS (66%). This study supports the critical importance of adequate battlefield surgical support in low-intensity conflicts, and reemphasizes the crucial role of early surgical debridement for the prevention of wound infection.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Guerra
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Fraturas Expostas
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Militares
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America central
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America do norte
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Panama
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mil Med
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Reino Unido