Abstract
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 | |
| State | Published - Oct 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- blunt abdominal trauma
- hollow viscus injury
- visceral injury
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