Hydroblast intra-abdominal organ trauma.
Hydroblast injuries of the extremities are not uncommon. Hydroblast injuries involving intra-abdominal organs are more unusual. Usually there are subtle findings on the abdominal wall with severe intra-abdominal trauma and undue delay in appropriate treatment may occur, resulting in increased morbidity. In addition to a review of the literature, this article presents a case of intestinal perforation due to hydroblast trauma.
Sharma
Om P
OP
Department of Trauma Services, The Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children's Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, USA.
Oswanski
Michael F
MF
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure