Nonoperative management of abdominal trauma

D. B. McConnell; D. D. Trunkey

doi:10.1016/S0039-6109(16)45137-6

Nonoperative management of abdominal trauma

D. B. McConnell, D. D. Trunkey

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In an effort to reduce the rate of nontherapeutic celiotomy yet avoid the possibility of missed injuries, surgeons are evaluating protocols for nonoperative management of abdominal trauma. Discussion of this controversial issue includes specific approaches to the diagnosis and management of splenic injury, gunshot wounds, and stab wounds.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	677-688
Number of pages	12
Journal	Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume	70
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0039-6109(16)45137-6
State	Published - 1990
Externally published	Yes

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