Isolated Cecal Rupture after Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Cecal perforation following blunt abdominal trauma is an uncommon and challenging injury. We report a 19-year-old HIV-positive woman who presented with abdominal pain after a high-speed motor vehicle crash. Abdominal exam revealed a seatbelt sign with evidence of peritonitis; Focused Assessment with...

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Main Authors: Alemayehu Ginbo Bedada, Elijah Wade Riddle, Alemayehu Bekele Eshetu, Georges Azzie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Surgical Society of Kenya 2020-09-01
Series:The Annals of African Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/isolated-cecal-rupture-blunt-abdomi