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Clin Colon Rectal Surg
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777668
Review article

Blunt and Penetrating Injury to the Bowel: A Review

Graham Skelhorne-Gross
1   Department of Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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James Kenny
1   Department of Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Abstract

Traumatic injuries to the small and large bowel are common and can be highly morbid. Identifying these injuries, especially in stable patients who suffer blunt trauma, can be challenging. It is critical that traumatic bowel injuries are diagnosed in a timely fashion as delays in diagnosis and treatment are associated with worse outcomes. The literature outlining the management of traumatic bowel injuries is mostly comprised of retrospective data and case reports/series. We have compiled the existing literature and relevant guidelines into a single resource for providers who care for traumatically injured patients.

Keywords

gastrointestinal fluid - abdominal trauma - bowel injury


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Article published online:
20 December 2023

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