An Experience with Blunt Abdominal Trauma: Evaluation and Management
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: With modernization, industrialization and motorization of the society there is a rapid increase in the incidence of Blunt Abdominal trauma (BAT). It is one of the most common injuries amongst those caused due to road traffic accidents. Methods: Hospital based prospective study conducted on 200 patients admitted with history of blunt trauma abdomen due to road traffic accidents, accidental falls, trauma by blunt objects and assault attending to Dept. of gen. Surgery. Results: Case distribution according to organ involved consisted of 58 cases of liver injury 54 of these cases were managed conservatively , and only 4 cases were operated.42cases were of Splenic injury 40 of which were managed conservatively and two underwent surgery. 25 patients had ilial injury all of which were operated. Conclusions: Road traffic accident was the most common cause of injury. Though conservative management is successful in carefully selected patients, operative management remains the main stay of treatment.
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Dr. Sanvar Mal Kantva
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