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Diversion is the preferred treatment of war-related rectal injuries. Loop colostomy is acceptable unless there is potential for evolving rectal injury. Routine use of presacral irrigation and drainage was not supported.

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This study provides preliminary validity evidence for the metrics of these new tasks. The value of adding these tasks to the FLS manual skills assessment is marginal in terms of predicting level of training.

In the current literature, there is limited information regarding surgical options for soft tissue coverage following traumatic hip disarticulation. Most cases result from malignancies or severe infection, where tissue distal to the lesion is viable and provides adequate coverage. This case report used a novel technique, provided excellent soft tissue coverage with no wound healing complications, allowed for excellent prosthetic fitting, and the patient's ability to ambulate without assistance.