[Isolated rupture of the jejunum after trauma in a child. A complex mechanism of injury with difficult diagnosis].
Isolated rupture of the lower jejunum after blunt abdominal trauma is rare. The pediatric population, especially school-aged children, sustains these isolated injuries due to blunt trauma more frequently than adults. The lack of severe clinical symptoms in the beginning and therefore a delay in diagnosis are the main problems of these traumatic injuries. We report on a 7-year-old girl who sustained isolated rupture of the lower part of the jejunum secondary to blunt trauma. The purpose of this report is to illustrate the complex mechanism of injury. Additionally, we discuss the different ways of diagnosis with a review of the literature.
Hallwirth
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Klinische Abteilung für Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinik für Chirurgie, Universität Wien, Osterreich.
Pomberger
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Pumberger
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Horcher
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery