Treatment of abdominal injuries: a report of 522 cases.
- Author:
Ma XIAO-LIN
1
;
Yao YUAN-ZHANG
;
Sun SHI-JIN
;
Li SHENG-WANG
;
Zhao SONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Abdominal Injuries; diagnosis; surgery; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications; epidemiology; Retrospective Studies; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From: Chinese Journal of Traumatology 2007;10(5):284-287
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo make a summary of the experiences in the treatment of abdominal injuries.
METHODSA retrospective study was done on 522 cases of abdominal injuries in our department from January 1986 to December 2004.
RESULTSOf all,382 cases were treated by surgery and 140 by conservative method. Among the surgically treated cases, 347 patients (90.8%) recovered, 35(9.2%) died and 21 had postoperative complications (5.6%). For patients undergoing conservative treatment, 139(99.3%) recovered but one (0.7%) died.
CONCLUSIONSThe severity of abdominal injury and delayed treatment are two key factors leading to death. Surgical procedure is still the main method against alternative abdominal injuries. It is necessary to strictly control the indications in conservative treatment.
