Cook A A
Department of Neurology, Naval Hospital Oakland, Oakland, CA 94627.
Mil Med. 1994 Jun;159(6):437-42.
United States prisoners of war had to endure a variety of medical problems during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. All but one of the prisoners suffered some form of injury or illness. Orthopedic injuries were most common. Hematologic, dermatologic, neurologic, and infectious disorders were also noted. Some injuries were combat-related and others were due to mistreatment during incarceration. The prisoners' condition upon repatriation reflected their limited access to appropriate medical care, sanitation, and nutritional support.
在沙漠盾牌行动和沙漠风暴行动期间，美国战俘不得不忍受各种各样的医疗问题。除一人外，所有战俘都遭受了某种形式的伤病。骨科损伤最为常见。血液学、皮肤病学、神经学和感染性疾病也有记录。一些损伤与战斗有关，其他损伤则是由于监禁期间受到虐待所致。遣返时战俘的状况反映出他们获得适当医疗护理、卫生设施和营养支持的机会有限。
