Penetrating abdominal trauma: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Penetrating injury to the abdomen''' is most commonly a result of stabbing or gunshot. The mortality of penetrating injury is slightly lower than that of blunt injury. The most commonly affected organs are the liver and small intestine. == Diagnosis, evaluation, and management == As with all trauma patients, the initial trauma primary survey (ABCDE) and stabilisation is essential. In the physical examination of a penetrating injury victim, it’s important to co..."