Hollow Viscus Injury

Christopher McStay; Anna Ringwelski; Philip Levy; Eric Legome

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.03.017

Hollow Viscus Injury

Christopher McStay, Anna Ringwelski, Philip Levy, Eric Legome

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Background: Hollow viscus injuries are uncommon and occur in approximately 1% of all blunt trauma patients. Discussion: These injuries are often not suspected and are difficult to diagnosis. Morbidity and mortality are high, and a negative abdominal computed tomography is not sufficient to rule out these injuries in certain clinical scenarios. Conclusion: Using a case-based approach, the epidemiology and diagnostic pathways to manage hollow viscus injuries are reviewed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	293-299
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.03.017
State	Published - Oct 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

blunt abdominal trauma
hollow viscus injury
visceral injury

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