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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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Abdominal trauma in dogs 2. management [PDF]
Trauma represents a big challenge for emergency doctors both in human and veterinary medicine. There have been great advancements in trauma medicine in people and these often provide an inspiration for veterinary surgeons.
Cortellini, S, Humm, K R
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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
Adam J. Brooks, Brian J. Rowlands
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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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Incidence of Gunshot Wounds: Before and After Implementation of a Shall Issue Conceal Carry Law [PDF]
Introduction. This study examined the incidence of gunshot wounds before and after enacting a conceal carry (CC) law in a predominately rural state. Methods.
Haan, James+3 more
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Outcomes of truncal vascular injuries in children. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Pediatric truncal vascular injuries occur infrequently and have a reported mortality rate of 30% to 50%. This report examines the demographics, mechanisms of injury, associated trauma, and outcome of patients presenting for the past 10 years ...
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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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Abdominal injuries in a major Scandinavian trauma center – performance assessment over an 8 year period [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Damage control surgery and damage control resuscitation have reduced mortality in patients with severe abdominal injuries. The shift towards non-operative management in haemodynamically stable patients suffering blunt abdominal trauma has ...
Christine Gaarder+4 more
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Pattern and Outcome of Chest Injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]
Chest injuries constitute a continuing challenge to the trauma or general surgeon practicing in developing countries. This study was conducted to outline the etiological spectrum, injury patterns and short term outcome of these injuries in our setting ...
A Kalliopi+39 more
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Selective Use of Pericardial Window and Drainage as Sole Treatment for Hemopericardium from Penetrating Chest Trauma [PDF]
Background Penetrating cardiac injuries (PCIs) are highly lethal, and a sternotomy is considered mandatory for suspected PCI. Recent literature suggests pericardial window (PCW) may be sufficient for superficial cardiac injuries to drain hemopericardium
Chestovich, Paul J., MD+6 more
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