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[Retroperitoneal ruptures of the duodenum. Our experience]
M Tedoli1, D Veraldi, G Interlandi
1Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale di S. Bonifacio, Verona.
Minerva Chirurgica
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Blunt abdominal trauma can cause retroperitoneal duodenal rupture. Primary repair with drainage is the preferred treatment for duodenal injuries and fistulas, with adjuncts for severe cases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Trauma Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Blunt abdominal trauma is a significant cause of injury.
- Retroperitoneal duodenal rupture is a rare but severe consequence of blunt trauma.
- Duodenal fistulas present serious postoperative challenges.