Adhesion of External Iliac Vessels Found in a Modified Stoppa Approach to Acetabular Fracture in a Patient with a History of Previous Abdominal Surgery
10.4055/jkoa.2022.57.1.68
- Author:
Seong-Tae KIM
1
;
Seungyup SHIN
;
Hohyoung LEE
;
Seong Man JEON
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cheju Halla General Hospital, Jeju, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2022;57(1):68-72
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Some structures should be noted in the modified Stoppa approach for the treatment of acetabular fractures. Among them, the external iliac vessels should be protected with special care during surgery. If there is any history of previous abdominal surgery or a delay in surgery, it is predicted that the intra-abdominal adhesion will be severe. In this case, thorough preparation and caution are required before surgery because a dangerous situation may arise due to blood vessel damage during surgery. On the other hand, there are no specific reports on these cases. The authors report a case of severe adhesion of the external iliac vessels with a history of previous abdominal surgery.
