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Penetrating injuries of the appendix
American Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1977
Summary
Penetrating injuries to the appendix are rare but often occur with other gastrointestinal injuries. This study describes four additional cases of appendiceal trauma from penetrating wounds.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Trauma Surgery
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Penetrating injuries to the appendix are uncommon surgical findings.
- Such injuries frequently involve associated damage to other gastrointestinal organs.