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Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 1/2019

Open Access 01-12-2019 | Research article

Management and outcome of pelvic fracture associated with vaginal injuries: a retrospective study of 25 cases

Authors: Pengyu Li, Dongsheng Zhou, Baisheng Fu, Wenhao Song, Jinlei Dong

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

Pelvic ring fractures associated with vaginal injuries were rarely reported due to low incidence. The displaced segments of pelvic ring may increase the risk of vaginal injury. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the correlation between pelvic fracture and vaginal injury.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective review of 25 patients with pelvic fractures associated with vaginal injury treated at our institution. The medical records of these patients were collected and 24 patients were followed-up for 10–36 months.

Results

All patients suffered anterior pelvic ring fracture. Young-Burgess fracture classification and compromised pubic symphysis were related to severity of vaginal injury. Gauze packing was done in 6 patients and 18 patients received surgical repair. Infection occurred in 6 patients, among them 4 were due to delayed diagnosis. Factors associated with pelvic outcome were age, urethral injury, and infection. Four patients suffered pain in sexual intercourse but no influence factor found correlated to sexual function.

Conclusion

VS type pelvic fracture and compromised pubic symphysis were related to higher severity of vaginal injury. Disruption of anterior ring and an unstable pelvic ring caused by forces on coronary and axial plane may increase the risk of vaginal injury.

Trial registration

ChiCTR1900020540​. Registered 28 January 2019. Retrospectively registered. Trial registry: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry.
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Metadata
Title
Management and outcome of pelvic fracture associated with vaginal injuries: a retrospective study of 25 cases
Authors
Pengyu Li
Dongsheng Zhou
Baisheng Fu
Wenhao Song
Jinlei Dong
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-019-2839-y

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