Isolated Duodenal Injury following Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Abstract

The isolated duodenal injury following blunt abdominal trauma is extremely rare. Because, duodenal injury is usually presented with other intra-abdominal organs injuries such as hepatic injury, pancreatic injury due to the anatomical position. So, We report a case of isolated duodenal injury following blunt abdominal trauma, and the discuss about the related article. [ J Trauma Inj 2015; 28: 47-50 ]

Delayed manifestation of Isolated Intramural Hematoma of the duodenum resulting from Blunt abdominal Trauma

“…The incidence of duodenal injury after abdominal trauma ranges from 3.7% to 5%. Penetration and blunt injuries have been reported to account for 78% and 22% of duodenal injuries, respectively [4]. In Korea, however, duodenal injuries are mainly caused by blunt abdominal trauma because of the very rare occurrence of gunshot injuries [5].…”