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Review
. 2009 Oct;37(3):293-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.03.017. Epub 2009 May 5.

Hollow viscus injury

Christopher McStay  1 , Anna Ringwelski, Philip Levy, Eric Legome
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Review

Hollow viscus injury

Christopher McStay et al. J Emerg Med. 2009 Oct.

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.

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