title: Visceral injury.
abstract: Trauma is a major health and social problem. It is the leading cause of death for those under age 45, and is a major expense to society, in terms of direct medical expense and lost wages. Visceral injury continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the overall trauma picture. This article reviews the significant developments in the diagnosis and management in specific areas of visceral injury.
authors.affiliation: Division of Traumatology and Surgical Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Rotondo
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D002423:Cause of Death; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D015996:Survival Rate; D014781:Viscera / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*