Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques
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Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech · Feb 2019
Case ReportsComplete Jejunal Transection After Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Case Report.
Isolated complete transection of the small bowel is extremely rare in blunt abdominal trauma. If it occurs, it is often associated with high-energy impact, as seen in motor vehicle accidents and falls from heights. In this case, a trivial trauma due to a handlebar injury caused a complete transection of the middle jejunum. ⋯ Even seemingly trivial blunt abdominal traumas can cause complete transection of the small bowel, as shown in this case. Patients with blunt abdominal trauma need to be reviewed frequently by an experienced clinician. Diagnostic laparoscopy attaches a great importance to early detection and treatment of small bowel injuries. The mechanical pattern of the injury seems to be more important than the energy of the impact itself.