| Title |
Penetrating abdominal injuries: management controversies
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, April 2009
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| DOI | 10.1186/1757-7241-17-19 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Muhammad U Butt, Nikolaos Zacharias, George C Velmahos |
| Abstract |
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 matter of controversy. In this chapter we describe the rationale and methodology of selecting patients for non-operative management. We also discuss additional controversial issues, as related to antibiotic prophylaxis, management of asymptomatic thoracoabdominal injuries, and the use of colostomy vs. primary repair for colon injuries. |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | <1% |
| Tanzania, United Republic of | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 111 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Postgraduate | 24 | 21% |
| Other | 12 | 11% |
| Student > Bachelor | 12 | 11% |
| Student > Master | 11 | 10% |
| Researcher | 9 | 8% |
| Other | 26 | 23% |
| Unknown | 19 | 17% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 79 | 70% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 4 | 4% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 2 | 2% |
| Linguistics | 1 | <1% |
| Social Sciences | 1 | <1% |
| Other | 3 | 3% |
| Unknown | 23 | 20% |
Attention Score in Context
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