A Clinical Study of Blunt Injury Abdomen in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Abdominal trauma continues to account for a large number of trauma-related injuries and deaths. Motor vehicle accidents and urban violence, respectively, are the leading causes of blunt and penetrating trauma to this area of the body. Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the incidence of blunt injury abdomen, clinical presentation, morbidity, and mortality. Materials and Methods: This prospective clinical study was carried out on patients admitted in Sivagangai Medical College Hospital. After admission, data for the study were collected by detailed history, thorough clinical examination, and relevant diagnostic investigations performed over the patient. Results: In our study, road traffic accidents (RTA) were the most common cause of blunt abdominal trauma (68%) with 84% patients being were males. Diagnostic aspiration being an accurate investigation with 85% sensitivity. X-ray erect abdomen and ultrasound of the abdomen were the most sensitive investigation for hollow viscous injury and solid organ injuries, respectively, with spleen being the most common organ involved in the latter group. The most common cause of death was septicemia. Conclusion: RTAs form the most common mode of injury; hence, measures should be taken to prevent these accidents and care of the victims at the accident site. A thorough and repeated clinical examination and appropriate diagnostic investigations lead to successful treatment in these patients.
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J Amuthan
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