Duodenal rupture due to blunt trauma: a problem in diagnosis.
In our review of ten cases of duodenal disruption due to blunt trauma, we found a 30% mortality. Since early diagnosis would have lowered morbidity and mortality, a high index of suspicion needs to be maintained, combined with an aggressive diagnostic approach. Successful operation demands thorough duodenal exploration and facility with different methods of management.
D000056:Accident Prevention; D000059:Accidents; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004386:Duodenum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012421:Rupture; D013997:Time Factors; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality