Intra- abdominal Solid Organ Injuries in Blunt Injury Abdomen in Tertiary Care Medical College Hospital, Madurai: A Prospective study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Blunt abdominal trauma is most commonly caused by road traffic accidents (RTA). It also occurs as a result of fall from height, assault with blunt objects , industrial mishaps , sports injuries,bombblast.Investigative modality can only supplement the clinical evaluation and cannot replace it in the diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma. In spite of the best techniques and advances in diagnostic and supportive care , the morbidity and mortality remain at large. The purpose of this study is to estimate the frequency of various intra abdominal solid organs involved,to assess the various mode of blunt abdominal trauma and clinical presentation and various available investigations,treatment and complications.This is a prospective study conducted in a tertiary grade medical college hospital among patients presenting to the casualty and general surgery out patient with a sample of 70. Blunt injury abdomen with solid organ injury forms a considerable load of patients in our society and is usually less obvious. Early diagnosis repeated clinical examination and use of appropriate investigations forms the key role in management.
Authors and Affiliations
S Balamurali, S Heman kumar
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