title: [Management of traumatic injuries of the colon].
abstract: We have reviewed our experience with penetrating lesions of the colon at the Santo Tomás Hospital. Good results were obtained with immediate suture of the lesions without need for colostomy when favorable conditions permit.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Quintero
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Andrade
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: El manejo de las heridas traumáticas del colon.