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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2020-09-01
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Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/isolated-cecal-rupture-blunt-abdomi |