Development of a gastrocutaneous fistula from a marginal ulcer after repair of duodenal injury with pyloric exclusion.

Introduction: Duodenal trauma is rare but can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality (Pandey et al., 2011). Adjunct procedures, such as pyloric exclusion, can be performed to assist in surgical repair of these injuries.

Incidence and propagation of infrageniculate deep venous thrombosis in trauma patients.

Background: The incidence and propagation of thrombosis involving vessels distal to the popliteal vein has not been clearly defined in trauma patients. Our aim was to determine the incidence and rate of propagation of infrageniculate deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in a trauma population and identify potential risk factors specific to propagation.

Methods: Retrospective review of all trauma admissions between the years 2001 and 2003 was conducted.