PERFORATION OF THE COLON AS A RESULT OF BLUNT ABDOMINAL TRAUMA: A CASE REPORTS

<p>Background. Blunt trauma to the abdomen is more likely to damage solid organs. Blunt injuries to the colon are uncommon and usually they follows a direct blow to the abdomen. Physical findings suggesting peritoneal iritation can be present early in the postinjury period but there is usually...

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Main Authors: Arpad Ivanecz, Miran Koželj, Zvonko Borovšak, Gregor Pivec, Stojan Potrč, Mirjana Brvar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2002-06-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
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Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1600