Early and delayed presentation of traumatic small bowel injury.

BMJ Case Rep

Department of General Surgery, Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, UK.

Published: March 2016

Traumatic small bowel injury (TSBI) is rare and presents in only 1% of patients following blunt trauma. Delay in diagnosis can result in significant morbidity so a high index of suspicion is required in patients with abdominal injuries and a significant mechanism of injury. We discuss three cases of TSBI with varying presentations, and discuss their investigation and treatment.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4785441PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2016-214586DOI Listing

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