Risk Factors for Colostomy in Military Colorectal Trauma: A Review of 867 Patients

Abstract

Limited data exist examining the use of fecal diversion in combatants from modern armed conflicts. Characterization of factors leading to colostomy creation is an initial step toward optimizing and individualizing combat casualty care. A retrospective review of the US Department of Defense Trauma Registry database was performed for all US and coalition troops with colorectal injuries sustained during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan over 8 years. Colostomy rate, anatomic injury location, mechanism of injury, demographic data, and initial physiologic parameters were examined. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA614452

Entities

People

  • J. D. Watson
  • James Keith Aden
  • Julie E. Engel
  • Sean C. Glasgow
  • Todd E Rasmussen

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Blast
  • Blast Injuries
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Body Regions
  • Bone Fractures
  • Casualties
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Combat Injuries
  • Iraqi-War
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Risk Factors
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Trauma or Military Medicine