title: Transection of the pancreatic head following blunt abdominal trauma.
abstract: Pancreatic trauma is rare, with a reported incidence of 0.4 per 100,000. Transection of the pancreas is extremely rare and usually involves the body region. An unusual case of pancreatic trauma, with complete transection through the pancreatic head, is described.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Unit, Mater Infirmorum Hospital, Belfast, Ireland.
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Kealey
authors.forename: W I
authors.initials: WI
authors.lastname: Garstin
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Diamond
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016577:Pancreaticoduodenectomy; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery