Perforation of the ileum after a stab wound of the gluteal region: a case report.
We present a case of a patient with a seemingly insignificant single gluteal stab wound which led to a solitary perforation of the ileum and delayed peritonitis. This case report illustrates that, despite the absence of any signs of bowel perforation on presentation, a patient may deteriorate gradually in the subsequent hours. This demonstrates the role of clinical observation in high risk gluteal stab wound patients.
van Oldenrijk
Jakob
J
Department of Surgery, Sint Lucas Andreas Hospital, Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Unlü
Caĝdaş
C
van Wagensveld
Bart A
BA
D000328:Adult; D002081:Buttocks; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000293:injuries*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery