McGuigan A, Brown R. Early and delayed presentation of traumatic small bowel injury.
BMJ Case Rep 2016;
2016:bcr-2016-214586. [PMID:
26961562 DOI:
10.1136/bcr-2016-214586]
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Abstract
Traumatic small bowel injury (TSBI) is rare and presents in only 1% of patients following blunt trauma. Delay in diagnosis can result in significant morbidity so a high index of suspicion is required in patients with abdominal injuries and a significant mechanism of injury. We discuss three cases of TSBI with varying presentations, and discuss their investigation and treatment.
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