title: [A difficult diagnosis: retroperitoneal rupture of the duodenum caused by closed trauma of the abdomen].
abstract: The Authors report two cases of sub-peritoneal rupture of the duodenum following blunt abdominal trauma. The diagnostic difficulties are explained in detail. Emphasis is placed on the importance of prompt recognition of the duodenal injury and early surgical treatment to ensure a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Cagliari.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Scattone
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Uccheddu
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Murgia
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Casula
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D012421:Rupture; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*
vernacular_title: Una diagnosi difficile: la rottura retroperitoneale del duodeno da trauma chiuso nell'addome.