J Trauma Inj.  2023 Dec;36(4):454-457. 10.20408/jti.2023.0010.

Isolated penetrating gluteal stab injury with uncontrolled bleeding in Türkiye: a case report

• Celep AM
• Yiğit G
• Çelikten AE
• Tekin KA
• Türkmen U

• KMID: 2550881
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2023.0010

Abstract

Arterial injuries in the gluteal region caused by a knife are rare but serious, with mortality rates of up to 25%. This case report presents the management of a young male patient admitted to the emergency department in hypovolemic shock, with uncontrollable bleeding from an isolated penetrating gluteal injury. Additionally, the details of the surgical approach employed are discussed.

Keyword

Buttocks; Wounds and injuries; Penetrating; Stab; Case reports