@article{ref1,
title="A retrospective analysis of open fractures sustained by U.S. military personnel during Operation Just Cause",
journal="Military medicine",
year="1992",
author="Jacob, E. and Erpelding, J. M. and Murphy, K. P.",
volume="157",
number="10",
pages="552-556",
abstract="A retrospective analysis was conducted of 37 open fracture cases sustained by U.S. military personnel during the recent low-intensity conflict in Panama (Operation Just Cause). The etiology, location, classification, and management of open fractures sustained in combat is presented. A significant difference was noted in the infection rate for type III open fractures that were debrided in Panama (22%) as compared to those that were debrided only after transport to CONUS (66%). This study supports the critical importance of adequate battlefield surgical support in low-intensity conflicts, and reemphasizes the crucial role of early surgical debridement for the prevention of wound infection.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0026-4075",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}