Prevalence, Pattern, Mortality, and Morbidity of Traumatic Small Bowel Perforation at King Abdulaziz Medical City: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Fahad Aljehaiman,
Faisal J Almalki,
Abdulah Alhusain
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Bowel perforation, whether from trauma or other causes, presents with diverse clinical scenarios. Small bowel perforation (SBP), a potentially fatal condition often linked to blunt trauma like motor vehicle accidents, necessitates prompt detection and intervention, crucial for improved outcomes. This study investigated the prevalence, predictors, presentation, diagnostic findings, morbidity, and mortality of traumatic SBP for comprehensive insights.
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