Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, Vol 19, Iss 1, p 34 (2011) Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Bowel entrapment within a pelvic injury is rare and difficult to diagnose. Usually, it is diagnosed late because of concomitant abdominal injuries. It may present itself as an acute intestinal obstruction or, more commonly, as a prolonged or intermittent ileus. Therefore, one should be aware of this late complication and primarily take measures for avoiding bowel entrapment. This report describes an unusual case of bowel entrapment within a pelvic fracture after a penetrating injury, and discusses options for preventing such a complication.
