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Major abdominal vascular injuries are noted in 5%–10% of patients undergoing laparotomy for blunt trauma. In contrast, injuries to named abdominal vessels are present in 20%–25% of patients undergoing laparotomy after gunshot wounds and in 10% after stab
David V. Feliciano, MD, FACS, MAMSE
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Introduction. In the structure of combat abdominal trauma during all periods of hostilities (according to ATO/JFO data), gunshot wounds dominated, accounting for 87.1%.
Eduard M. Khoroshun +5 more
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Blunt abdominal injuries [PDF]
The management of blunt abdominal injury (BAI) has undergone quite significant changes over recent years. The emphasis is now on the recognition and limitation of the underlying metabolic insult associated with severe abdominal injury. The concepts of damage control and non-operative management while seeming diametrically opposed have both found favour
A J, Brooks, B J, Rowlands
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Evaluating the Conservative Management of Blunt Abdominal Trauma; a Prospective Study [PDF]
Background: Trauma is the commonest cause of death in age group between 1 and 44 years and comes in the third place regardless to the age, early detection of intra-abdominal injuries is crucial and improper management will lead to significant morbidity ...
Hatem Elgohary +2 more
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SMALL BOWEL CONTUSION AND PERFORATION DUE TO UNCOMMON BLUNT ABDOMINAL TRAUMA
Introduction: Small bowel injuries are rare, accounting for only 1% – 5% of injuries following blunt abdominal trauma, while small bowel perforation has been reported in 0.3% of patients. Delays in early diagnosis or misdiagnosis significantly contribute
Niksic Hana +7 more
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Gastric perforation following blunt abdominal trauma
Gastric perforations following blunt abdominal trauma are rare, accounting for
M.R. Aboobakar +4 more
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A Case of Hepatic Injury Following Shrapnel Injury to the Abdomen in a Paediatric Patient
In children, trauma is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Trauma can be a catalyst resulting in intra-abdominal solid organ injury in this population.
Sunita Sudama
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Introduction: Suicide by abdominal cut wounds and consequent disembowelment is a modality rarely described in the literature, with rates between 1.6% and 3%. The incidence is higher in men.
Stefania De Simone +6 more
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Outcome of Gunshot Abdominal Injuries
Aim: To describe prevalence, management and factors determining outcomes in patients presenting with gunshot abdominal injuries. Method: We retrospectively analysed all cases of gunshot to the abdomen received at Kenyatta National Hospital from October ...
Neville M. Bonko +7 more
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Contemporary Strategies in the Management of Civilian Abdominal Vascular Trauma
The evaluation and management of patients with abdominal vascular trauma or injury requires immediate and effective decision-making in these unfavorable circumstances.
Georgios Karaolanis +5 more
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