KMID : 0360720120250030094
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Journal of the Korean Society Traumatology 2012 Volume.25 No. 3 p.94 ~ p.96
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Duodenal Injury after Blunt Abdominal Trauma
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Kim Ki-Hun
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Duodenal injury, Blunt trauma
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