Trichinella Spiralis Infestation Complicating Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Closed Fracture Femur.
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2009
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Abstract
Trichinella Spiralis infestation complicating internally fixed fracture has not been reported. We report a case of trichinella spiralis infestation complicating a closed fracture of femur that was managed by open reduction and internal fixation using Kuntcher nail resulting into non-union.
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Trichinella Spiralis, Infestation, Open Reduction, Internal Fixation, Closed Fracture Femur
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Beyeza, T., Odida, M., & Okello, J. (2009). Trichinella spiralis infestation complicating open reduction and internal fixation for closed fracture femur. East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 14(1), 81-83.