Pediatric Open Fractures - 29/05/16
, Priscilla K. Cavanaugh, MD b, Martin J. Herman, MD bResumen |
Open fractures in children are rare and are typically associated with better prognoses compared with their adult equivalents. Regardless, open fractures pose a challenge because of the risk of healing complications and infection, leading to significant morbidity even in the pediatric population. Therefore, the management of pediatric open fractures requires special consideration. This article comprehensively reviews the initial evaluation, classification, treatment, outcomes, and controversies of open fractures in children.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pediatric fractures, Open fracture, Pediatric trauma, Irrigation and debridement, Type 1 open fracture
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| Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
Vol 47 - N° 3
P. 565-578 - juillet 2016 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
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