Rupture of the head of the pancreas by blunt trauma. A case report.
An unusual injury to the head of the pancreas is described. The various surgical options are discussed and the literature is reviewed. The Roux-en-Y pancreaticojejunostomy for a major isolated rupture of the head of the pancreas is considered to be the operation of choice.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating