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Traumatic lesions of the duodenum

N Y Wijemanne, E D Rodrigo, R Rasaretnam

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    |May 1, 1977
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    Duodenal injuries are rare and often missed due to their retroperitoneal location. Early surgical repair and drainage improve outcomes for patients with duodenal trauma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Trauma Surgery
    • Gastrointestinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Duodenal injuries are uncommon due to the organ's size and retroperitoneal location.
    • Subtle signs and radiological findings can delay diagnosis of duodenal trauma.
    • Retroperitoneal location of duodenal lesions complicates early detection.