Penetrating abdominal injuries: management controversies
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Penetrating abdominal injuries: management controversies
Penetrating abdominal injuries have been traditionally managed by routine laparotomy. New understanding of trajectories, potential for organ injury, and correlation with advanced radiographic imaging has allowed a shift towards non-operative management of appropriate cases. Although a selective approach has been established for stab wounds, the management of abdominal gunshot wounds remains a m...
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عنوان ژورنال: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1757-7241
DOI: 10.1186/1757-7241-17-19