Authors :
Dr. Darshan Udyavar; Dr. Alfred Lobo
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 11 - November
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https://tinyurl.com/4u6rb564
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14280326
Abstract :
A 33 year old male, presented to the Emergency
department with history of sustaining injuries to his
upper limbs and lower limbs. Relevant radiographs
showed fractures at the pelvis, right wrist and left leg and
patient underwent surgical fixation. Swelling and pain in
the right thigh on evaluation showed Morel Lavelle lesion
for which suction drain was applied. The same was
removed after 1 week once the swelling subsided. During
follow ups, it was observed that the patient recovered well
and was able to ambulate a month after the trauma.
Keywords :
Morel Lavelle Lesion. Suction Drain.
References :
- Scolaro JA, Chao T, Zamorano DP. The Morel-Lavallée Lesion: Diagnosis and Management. JAAOS - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [Internet]. 2016 Oct 1;24(10):667–72
- Yang Y, Tang T. The Morel‐Lavallée Lesion: Review and Update on Diagnosis and Management. Orthopaedic Surgery. 2023 Aug 1;15(10):2485–91
- Morel Lavallée Lesion – A case report and review of literature. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports [Internet]. 2020 Jan 1;76:103–6
- Hu M, Chen J, Ma L, Huang F, Cai Q. The treatment of a Morel-Lavallée lesion of the thigh with incision and drainage along with tissue debridement and a surgically placed drain: A case report and literature review. Frontiers in Surgery. 2023 Jan 6;9
A 33 year old male, presented to the Emergency
department with history of sustaining injuries to his
upper limbs and lower limbs. Relevant radiographs
showed fractures at the pelvis, right wrist and left leg and
patient underwent surgical fixation. Swelling and pain in
the right thigh on evaluation showed Morel Lavelle lesion
for which suction drain was applied. The same was
removed after 1 week once the swelling subsided. During
follow ups, it was observed that the patient recovered well
and was able to ambulate a month after the trauma.
Keywords :
Morel Lavelle Lesion. Suction Drain.
