S38: Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis
S38.1: Crushing injury of other and unspecified parts of abdomen, lower back and pelvis
A crushing occurs when strong pressure is exerted on part of the body. This can involve damage to blood vessels, nerves, muscles or bones, for example. A variety of symptoms are possible, depending on how severe the crushing is.
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