Management Of Anterior Abdominal Wall Defect Using A Pedicled Tensor Fascia Lata: A Case Report

dc.contributor.author	Ngugi, M
dc.contributor.author	Nangole, F
dc.contributor.author	Ojuka, K D
dc.date.accessioned	2013-07-18T09:28:44Z
dc.date.available	2013-07-18T09:28:44Z
dc.date.issued	2012
dc.identifier.citation	Case Reports in Medicine Volume 2012	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://www.hindawi.com/crim/medicine/2012/487126/
dc.identifier.uri	http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/48818
dc.description.abstract	Degloving injuries to anterior abdominal wall are rare due to the mechanism of injury. Pedicled tensor fascia lata is known to be a versatile flap with ability to reach the lower anterior abdomen. A 34-year-old man who was involved in a road traffic accident presented with degloving injury and defect at the left inguinal region, sigmoid colon injury, and scrotal bruises. At investigation, he was found to have pelvic fracture. The management consisted of colostomy and tensor fascia lata to cover the defect at reversal. Though he developed burst abdomen on fifth postoperative day, the flap healed with no complications.	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.title	Management Of Anterior Abdominal Wall Defect Using A Pedicled Tensor Fascia Lata: A Case Report	en
dc.type	Article	en
local.publisher	Department of Surgery	en