2017
DOI: 10.18203/2349-2902.isj20170429
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Hollow viscus injury due to blunt abdominal trauma

Abstract: Background: Management of hollow viscus injury (HVI) due to blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is a challenge to the clinicians even in the era of advanced imaging and enhanced critical care. Repeated clinical examination with appropriate imaging with multidisciplinary teamwork is the key for timely intervention in equivocal cases for successful outcomes. Aim of the study was to present our experience over last 4½ years.Methods: This is a retrospective study of prospectively collected data of patients treated at sur… Show more

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“…It mostly occurs due to motor vehicle collisions and falls from height [1]. The incidence of hollow viscus injuries following blunt abdominal trauma varies from 4 to 15 % [2,3]. However, blunt gastric injuries are very rare, occurring only in 0.02-1.7% of patients with blunt abdominal trauma [3][4][5].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…It mostly occurs due to motor vehicle collisions and falls from height [1]. The incidence of hollow viscus injuries following blunt abdominal trauma varies from 4 to 15 % [2,3]. However, blunt gastric injuries are very rare, occurring only in 0.02-1.7% of patients with blunt abdominal trauma [3][4][5].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%