Annali italiani di chirurgia
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Small bowel perforation from blunt abdominal trauma is a common injury. Isolated perforation of the small bowel after blunt abdominal trauma is infrequent and the diagnosis can be elusive. A case of isolated perforation from blunt trauma is presented. ⋯ Early surgical intervention leads to good recovery. Sufficient vigilance and suspicions of small bowel perforation should always be considered after blunt trauma even when symptoms and physical findings are minimal. Diagnostic difficulties result in delayed surgical treatment and eventually in increased morbidity and mortality.