Giant Morel-Lavallée lesion complicated with open pelvic fracture: a rare case report
MLL is often overlooked in high-energy trauma, emphasizing early comprehensive exams plus imaging to avoid misdiagnosis. For MLL with fractures, staged treatment is advisable: early radical debridement and VAC to control infection, followed by fixation and soft tissue reconstruction when stable. VAC reduces infection risk by minimizing exudation and promoting granulation. Obese patients, with loose adipose compartments, face higher MLL risk and need special attention. Future research should explore minimally invasive techniques to optimize outcomes.
Authors
- Xiangli Luo
- Xiaomin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6056-6928)
- Rui Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0057-5819)
- Teng Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0853-5320)
- Jian Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7343-3777)
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Gansu Provincial Hospital (CN)
- Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1639073
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences