title: [Retroperitoneal ruptures of the duodenum. Our experience].
abstract: The authors describe a case of retroperitoneal rupture of the duodenum following blunt abdominal trauma. The aetiology, symptomatology of these lesions are discussed and treatment is stressed. Duodenal fistula continues to be a serious postoperative complication. Primary repair with drainage is the preferred treatment. Gastrostomy, internal decompression and feeding jejunostomy are usefully added in the most severe duodenal injuries.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale di S. Bonifacio, Verona.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tedoli
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Veraldi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Interlandi
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sforza
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Barbagiovanni
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Veraldi
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D012421:Rupture; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Rotture retroperitoneali del duodeno. Nostra esperienza.