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Duodenal Rupture Due to Blunt Trauma

1984; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 77; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00007611-198409000-00005

1541-8243

Timothy C. Fabian, EUGENE C. MANGIANTE, J. Michael Millis,

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies

In our review of ten cases of duodenal disruption due to blunt trauma, we found a 30% mortality. Since early diagnosis would have lowered morbidity and mortality, a high index of suspicion needs to be maintained, combined with an aggressive diagnostic approach. Successful operation demands thorough duodenal exploration and facility with different methods of management.