Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in pancreatitis, paediatrics, and trauma [PDF]
Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is an important contributor to early organ dysfunction in trauma and sepsis. However, relatively little is known about the impact of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in general internal medicine, pregnant patients, and ...
De Keulenaer, Bart L+9 more
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Blunt abdominal trauma and organ damage and its prognosis [PDF]
Introduction: Trauma is the first cause of death in the young population and imposes large costs on the health system. Due to high rates of trauma and its associated mortality in developing countries, it seems to be necessary to study epidemiological and
Babk Abri+4 more
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Guidance for Evaluation and Management of Blunt Abdominal Trauma in Pregnancy.
Blunt abdominal trauma is the leading type of traumatic injury in pregnancy, with motor vehicle crashes, falls, and assault being the most common etiologies.
P. Greco, Lori J Day, M. Pearlman
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A case of abdominal trauma [PDF]
Multiple injuries resulting from the use of nail guns have been described in the literature; however, to date there has been no report of a nail gun injury to the abdomen. We describe the case of a 30-year-old male tradesperson who suffered a penetrating nail gun injury to the epigastrium, resulting in multiple injuries to the bowel and an inferior ...
Georgina Stephens, Matthew Claydon
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Appendicitis Secondary to Trauma following a Camel Kick: Case Report and Review of Literature
Introduction. Independently, trauma and appendicitis are two of the most common conditions in surgical practice. Rarely, both conditions may coexist, which raises the controversy whether it is merely a coincidence or trauma may lead to acute appendicitis.
Ali Toffaha+6 more
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Diagnosis and treatment of giant lateral abdominal wall haematoma after blunt trauma: a case report [PDF]
Lateral abdominal wall haematoma after blunt trauma that require surgery is rare. They usually present with pain, bruising and swelling after trauma. We report a case of a fit and healthy young girl who developed a large lateral abdominal wall haematoma ...
Mike L Jones+2 more
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Penetrating and blunt injuries of the heart - an abdominal surgeon’s personal experience in Serbia [PDF]
Introduction. In the world with constantly increasing incidence of violence and trauma on one side, and more and more specialized surgeons on the other, the question about the role of abdominal surgeons in cardiac trauma emerges.
Karamarković Aleksandar R.+5 more
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Laparoscopy for blunt abdominal trauma: a challenging endeavor
Background and Aims: Laparoscopy in blunt abdominal trauma is challenging because of multiple associated injuries, higher trauma score values and higher morbidity and mortality, as compared with patients with penetrating abdominal trauma. The aim of this
M. Koto+5 more
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19 Pattern of Abdominal Trauma in a Tertiary Care Centre
Background: To study the clinical presentations, pattern, modes of management and outcome in a patient with abdominal trauma. Setting and design: Retrospective observational study conducted in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: The study was done in the
Raheel Hussan Naqvi+2 more
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in blunt abdominal trauma.
Baseline ultrasound is essential in the early assessment of patients with a huge haemoperitoneum undergoing an immediate abdominal surgery; nevertheless, even with a highly experienced operator, it is not sufficient to exclude parenchymal injuries.
V. Miele+5 more
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