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Intrapelvic trauma by metallic wire: Surgical challenges faced
Diogo Moura1, José Mónico1, João Freitas1, António Figueiredo1
1Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.

Article ID: 100018CRINTDM2015
doi:10.5348/crint-2015-18-CR-13

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How to cite this article:
Moura D, Mónico J, Freitas J, Figueiredo A. Intrapelvic trauma by metallic wire: Surgical challenges faced. Case Rep Int 2015;4:52–56.


Abstract
Introduction: Penetrating pelvic trauma is rare and presents as one of the most difficult challenges to trauma surgeons.
Case Report: We present an unusual case of a 23-year-old male suffering a penetrating pelvic trauma by a projected metal wire. The wire was found in intrapelvic location, caused no internal organs injury and was safely removed using a Pfannenstiel extended approach.
Conclusion: Preoperative assessment of foreign body position is mandatory to set-up an efficient surgical procedure. The surgeon must have a profound knowledge of pelvic anatomy in order to choose the best option for the foreign body removal without any iatrogenic lesions.

Keywords: Intrapelvic, Metallic, Removal, Trauma, Wire


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Author Contributions
Diogo Moura – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
José Mónico – Analysis and interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
João Freitas – Analysis and interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
António Figueiredo – Analysis and interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published António Figueiredo – Analysis and interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
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