• Surg. Clin. North Am. · Jun 1990

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    Nonoperative management of abdominal trauma.

    • D B McConnell and D D Trunkey.
    • Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
    • Surg. Clin. North Am. 1990 Jun 1;70(3):677-88.

    AbstractIn 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.

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