Il Giornale di chirurgia
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Il Giornale di chirurgia · Apr 2013
Review Case ReportsDelayed presentation of blunt duodenal injuries in children. Case report and review of literature.
Duodenal injuries are rare in children and classically present following a fall over the handle bar. Retroperitoneal location of the duodenum may lead to delay in diagnosis, and missed injuries are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Duodenal injuries in children are rare. Most duodenal hematomas are managed non-operatively. This is a case of MCV with delayed presentation that was treated surgically for perforation successfully.