[Closed abdominal injuries: clinical analysis of 246 cases].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the approaches for early diagnosis and effective management of closed abdominal injures.


METHODS
The experience in diagnosis and management of 246 cases of closed abdominal injuries was analyzed.


RESULTS
Of the 246 patients treated in the past 5 years, 221 underwent exploratory laparotomy and 25 received conservative treatment. Altogether 235 patients (95.53%) were cured and 11 died (4.47%).


CONCLUSIONS
Systemic physical examination and early diagnoses are crucial for successful management of closed abdominal injuries. Surgeons should be aware of the importance of early-stage anti-shock treatment and timely surgical management, and the indications and procedures for exploratory laparotomy should be strictly followed.
Wang
Han-liang
HL
Department of Emergency, Nanfang Hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China. whl_yz2004@yahoo.com
Sang
Xian-fu
XF
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged