Jornal de Trauma e Tratamento

Multidisciplinary Approach to the Management of Abdominal Blast Injury

Abstract

Surendra B Patil and Shree Harsh

Management of abdominal wall defects can occur after blast injury. Reconstruction requires a multidisciplinary approach management for speedy and satisfactory recovery. We present a case of blast injury which resulted in abdominal wall defect along with skin and soft tissue defect over penis. Abdominal wall was reconstructed by mesh application to strengthen the abdominal wall followed by a transposition flap to cover the mesh.