Duodenal Injury after Blunt Abdominal Trauma: Report of Two Cases.
- Author:
Ki Hoon KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, University of Inje College of Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea. medhun@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Duodenal injury;
Blunt trauma
- MeSH:
Abdominal Injuries;
Delayed Diagnosis
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Traumatology
2012;25(3):94-96
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Duodenal injuries following a blunt or penetrating trauma are uncommon and account for just 3% to 5% of all abdominal injuries. About 22% of all duodenal injuries are caused by blunt trauma. An overlooked injury or delayed diagnosis of duodenal injury may lead to increased mortality and morbidity. We report two cases of a duodenal injury following blunt abdominal trauma.
