Penetrating gluteal injuries.
A review of 60 patients admitted with penetrating gluteal trauma during a 4-year period supports the concept that these wounds constitute a distinct group of injuries with a potential for serious, or even lethal, damage to a spectrum of organ systems. A plan of evaluation and management is presented. A high index of suspicion, repeated careful evaluation, and aggressive operative management of these injuries are mandatory to achieve a low morbidity and mortality.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002081:Buttocks / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000628:therapy; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000628:therapy