Retained Intra-abdominal Knife in a Self inflicted Stab

Area of Science:

• Trauma Surgery
• Abdominal Injury Management
• Surgical Case Reports

Background:

• Unusual presentation of abdominal stab wounds with retained foreign objects.
• Importance of prompt surgical evaluation for penetrating abdominal trauma.
• Challenges in managing injuries involving hollow and solid organs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of abdominal stab injury with a retained kitchen knife.
• To describe the surgical management and outcomes of such a unique presentation.
• To highlight the importance of thorough intraoperative assessment in penetrating trauma.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a 25-year-old male patient with a retained abdominal knife.
• Surgical exploration and repair of gastrocolic omentum and management of transverse colon contusion.
• Postoperative care and monitoring.

Main Results:

• The kitchen knife had lacerated the gastrocolic omentum and caused a contusion to the transverse colon.
• Surgical intervention successfully managed the intra-abdominal injuries.
• The patient experienced an uneventful postoperative recovery period.

Conclusions:

• Penetrating abdominal trauma with retained knives, though rare, requires immediate surgical intervention.
• Careful surgical technique is crucial for managing associated organ damage.
• Favorable outcomes are achievable with prompt and appropriate management.