Genitoperineal Injuries Associated With the Use of an Orthopedic Table With a Perineal Posttraction

Rafael Ferreira Coelho, Cristiano Mendes Gomes, Marcos Hideyo Sakaki, Eduardo Montag, Giuliano Guglielmetti, Tarcísio Eloy Pessoa de Barros Filho, Miguel Srougi

The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care · 2008 · 21 citations · 12 references

Abstract

Genitoperineal skin necrosis induced by perineal traction posttable is a morbid complication that demands surgical debridement and prolonged hospitalization for your treatment. There are many procedures available to reduce the risk of this complication that should be used more liberally by the orthopedic surgeons.

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