Journal of Trauma and Injury

The Korean Society of Traumatology (대한외상학회)
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Isolated penetrating gluteal stab injury with uncontrolled bleeding in Türkiye: a case report

  • Ali Metehan Celep (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hitit University Erol Olcok Education and Research Hospital) ;
  • Gorkem Yigit (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hitit University Erol Olcok Education and Research Hospital) ;
  • Ayla Ece Celikten (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hitit University Erol Olcok Education and Research Hospital) ;
  • Kudret Atakan Tekin (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hitit University Erol Olcok Education and Research Hospital) ;
  • Ufuk Turkmen (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hitit University Erol Olcok Education and Research Hospital)
  • Received : 2023.03.09
  • Accepted : 2023.05.30
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

Arterial injuries in the gluteal region caused by a knife are rare but serious, with mortality rates of up to 25%. This case report presents the management of a young male patient admitted to the emergency department in hypovolemic shock, with uncontrollable bleeding from an isolated penetrating gluteal injury. Additionally, the details of the surgical approach employed are discussed.

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