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Blast Injuries: Soft Tissue Management In High Energy
Trauma Abstract: High energy trauma invariably causes soft tissue injuries which may be closed or open. Appropriate management of these is crucial in achieving a satisfactory outcome. Accurate clinical assessment and serial debridement in a sterile environment for those that are open assists in achieving a satisfactory result. Post traumatic counseling, rehabilitation and social reintegration is an important part of the management of the injured individuals in order to achieve a good functional outcome. There are many classification schemes that aid the surgeon in his management. Examples are the Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) and the Predictor Salvage Index (PSI) A case report of a blast injury victim from a landmine in Southern Sudan is presented. |
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