Chronic Morel-Lavallée Lesion in a Pediatric Patient: An Underrecognized Sequela after Trauma
Morel-Lavallée lesions are serious internal degloving injuries associated with trauma. Its diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. We describe the surgical treatment of a case of a chronic Morel-Lavallée lesion in a pediatric patient who sustained an injury to her left thigh during an all-terrai...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2023-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/6662079 |
Summary: | Morel-Lavallée lesions are serious internal degloving injuries associated with trauma. Its diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. We describe the surgical treatment of a case of a chronic Morel-Lavallée lesion in a pediatric patient who sustained an injury to her left thigh during an all-terrain vehicle accident more than a year ago. |
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ISSN: | 2090-6811 |