Renal and liver lacerations from penetrating trauma
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This case demonstrates how the injuries from penetrating trauma (blue arrows), can be remote from the entry wound (red arrow).
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Surprisingly, the majority of cases of penetrating stab wounds can be managed non-operatively, with examination shown to be accurate in deciding on cases that will require operative management.
- +<p>Surprisingly, the majority of cases of penetrating stab wounds can be managed non-operatively, with examination shown to be accurate in deciding on cases that will require operative management. </p>
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- 1. Butt MU, Zacharias N, Velmahos GC. Penetrating abdominal injuries: management controversies. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med.17 (1): 19. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-17-19">doi:10.1186/1757-7241-17-19</a> - <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2674409">Free text at pubmed</a> - <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19374761">Pubmed citation</a><span class="auto"></span>
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