title: Hydroblast intra-abdominal organ trauma.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma Services, The Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children's Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: Om P
authors.initials: OP
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Oswanski
mesh_terms: 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