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[Post-traumatic small-bowel obstruction: two case studies].

A Faure1, C Maurin, J Lauron

  • 1Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, université de la Méditerranée, hôpital Nord, AP-HM, chemin des Bourrelly, 13915 Marseille cedex 20, France. alice.faure@ap-hm.fr

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Post-traumatic small-bowel obstruction is a rare complication of blunt abdominal trauma. Early diagnosis using imaging like CT scans is crucial for effective treatment and patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Diagnostic imaging

Background:

  • Post-traumatic small-bowel obstruction is a rare but serious complication following blunt abdominal trauma.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to nonspecific symptoms and underestimation of urgency.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases (ages 4 and 10) with delayed post-traumatic small-bowel obstruction were observed.
  • Patients presented with abdominal contusion, duodenal hematoma, and Chance fracture on CT scan.
  • Initial improvement was followed by occlusive syndrome symptoms over 15 days.

Findings:

  • Abdominal ultrasound and CT scans confirmed small-bowel obstruction.
  • Laparotomy revealed jejunal stenosis and mesenteric tears, treated with resection and anastomosis.
  • Follow-up confirmed the efficacy of surgical intervention.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering delayed small-bowel obstruction after abdominal trauma, even with initial improvement.
  • Emphasizes the role of advanced imaging (ultrasound, CT) in diagnosis.
  • Surgical resection and anastomosis are effective treatments for this rare condition.