Blunt abdominal trauma in children |
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Authors: | Rance C H Singh S J Kimble R |
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Affiliation: | Department of Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Urology, City Hospital, Nottingham, United Kingdom. |
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Abstract: | Blunt abdominal trauma is the commonest cause of intra-abdominal injuries in children. The use of computerized axial tomography and non-operative management of haemoperitoneum are two significant developments in the last two decades in the management of blunt abdominal trauma in children. The concept of non-operative management was introduced in late 1979 and wherever possible remains the optimum treatment. Computerized tomography scan for paediatric abdominal trauma was first described in 1980 and remains the investigation of choice. There is no substitute, however, for a good history, astute physical examination, and strict adherence to the principles of primary and secondary survey, prompt resuscitation, vigilant monitoring and repeated evaluation. |
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Keywords: | abdominal trauma computerized axial tomography non-operative management |
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