AN EXPERIENCE WITH BLUNT INJURY ABDOMEN - RETROSPECTIVE CASE SERIES STUDY
Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim To study the etiology of blunt injury abdomen in congested and industrial locality. To study the different organs injured when a person sustains blunt trauma to the abdomen. To study the management protocol in emergency patient coming with blunt trauma abdomen. Methods and Material The study was carried out from May 2015 to March 2017. A complete history and clinical examination of the patients were carried out. Then various investigations such as Complete Blood Count (CBC), X-Rays, ultrasound of the abdomen and CT scan of the abdomen were done in order to arrive at the diagnosis. Once diagnosed patients were either treated conservatively or surgically. Type of study A retrospective descriptive study. Results Totally 120 patients with blunt trauma were studied. Blunt trauma was found to be more common in 3rd decade of life (46%) and more in males. Spleen (33%) and liver (28%) were most commonly injured. Road traffic accident was seen in 44% and assault are seen in 40%. Conclusions Blunt trauma is increasing due to increase in vehicles and violence mainly in industrial and congested areas. Early diagnosis, prompt initial resuscitation and timely management will reduce the mortality.
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Chandrasekar . , Vivek Nagappa, Sivakumar . , Jim JebaKumar
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