Avulsion of the ampulla of Vater: an isolated injury following blunt abdominal trauma.
A case of avulsion of the ampulla of Vater from the duodenum due to blunt trauma is presented. In patients in whom leakage is confined to the extra peritoneal tissues, the condition can be insidious, making diagnosis difficult.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D001663:Bilirubin / Q000652:urine; D004322:Drainage; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000150:complications; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery*
D001663:Bilirubin