Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Ann R Coll Surg Engl · Sep 2014
An analysis of predictors of morbidity after stab wounds of the pancreas in 78 consecutive injuries.
Penetrating injuries of the pancreas may result in serious complications. This study assessed the factors influencing morbidity after stab wounds of the pancreas. ⋯ Although mortality was low after a pancreatic stab wound, morbidity was high. Increasing AAST grade of injury, high RTS, shock on admission to hospital, need for blood transfusion and repeat laparotomy were significant factors related to morbidity.