Publications by authors named "Roxana-Ionela Craciun"
Chirurgia (Bucur)
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- The large bowel, particularly the colon, is commonly injured in penetrating abdominal trauma, second only to the small bowel, especially noted in wartime scenarios.
- This research analyzes data from a single trauma center over 18 years, focusing on 11 male patients with colon injuries and observing a high mortality rate of 27.2%.
- The study emphasizes the stark differences in colon trauma management between civilian settings and war zones, highlighting the need for more comprehensive data to inform treatment decisions in low-caseload civilian environments.
