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We report an unusual cause of urethral fistula in a patient with burns. Although such an occurrence is rare, the edematous perineum in patients with burn injuries should be managed carefully to prevent a tear at the penoscrotal junction.
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Queimaduras/complicações , Fístula Cutânea/etiologia , Doenças Uretrais/etiologia , Cateterismo Urinário/efeitos adversos , Idoso , Fístula Cutânea/cirurgia , Cistostomia , Humanos , Masculino , Doenças Uretrais/cirurgia , Retenção Urinária/etiologia , Retenção Urinária/prevenção & controleRESUMO
A case of Dupuytren's contracture in a patient with previous history of burns of the upper extremity is reported. Because this patient has no predisposition to the disease, burns of the upper extremity should be considered as a trigger to the onset of the disease.
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Traumatismos do Braço/complicações , Queimaduras/complicações , Contratura de Dupuytren/etiologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
The consequences of immobility among hospitalized and bedridden patients, especially the elderly, can be devastating if pressure sores develop. Such sores are not only painful for the patient and expensive to manage, but they are potentially life-threatening. What can be done to prevent them? Which patients are most vulnerable? The authors address these questions and discuss treatment options.
