Gastric rupture from blunt abdominal trauma.
Diagnosis, surgical management and complications of gastric rupture from blunt abdominal trauma are reviewed. The diagnosis is mainly based on the clinical examination, to which peritoneal lavage is a valuable aid. Early surgery with a two layer suture technique and extensive peritoneal irrigation are emphasized.
Theunis
P
P
Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Hospital, Mechelen.
Coenen
L
L
Brouwers
J
J
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*