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Evisceration of the intestine following blunt force impact: Highlighting management

Authors

Singal Rikki
Singal, Samita
Mittal, Amit
Gulati, Ajay
Singh, Puneet
Maharishi Markandeshwer Institute of Medical Sciences and Research ; , Department of Surgery ;

J. Health Spec. 2015; 3 (3): 157-161
Journal of Health Specialties (JHS)
Journal Country: Saudi Arabia
P-ISSN: 1658-600X
Indexing Status : In Process
Citation: Rikki Singal ,Samita Singal ,Amit Mittal ,Ajay Gulati ,Puneet Singh , Evisceration of the intestine following blunt force impact: Highlighting management, J. Health Spec. 2015; 3 (3): 157-161

Abstract English

Aims and objectives: Evisceration of the abdominal parts following traumatic injury with high velocity impact is a rare entity. We are reporting five cases of high velocity injury with different findings. Our objectives are to present the potential clinical impact of injury and requirement of early management Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted in the Department of Surgery at Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, from March 2010 to March 2013. A total of 150 cases were admitted, diagnosed with blunt and penetrating abdominal wall injury. We are presenting five cases diagnosed as eviscerated abdominal injury. Ultrasonography [USG] and computed tomography was done which helped us in their management
Results: A total of five cases were admitted with evisceration of the abdominal parts. One case presented with a rare finding as the stomach and intestine were lying outside and on surgery, multiple perforations of the small intestine were seen. Ultrasonography and computed tomography [CT] helped in the management of the patient

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