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Case Studies | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017

Complete Isolated Duodenal Transection Due to Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Case Report

Dr. Anil Kumar ^[31] | Dr. Vivek Bhasker ^[4] | Dr. M. Sarawagi | Dr. Jyoti Kumari ^[2]

Abstract: Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of blunt abdominal trauma1. Very rarely blunt abdominal trauma can lead to complete duodenal transection with/without injury to pancreas. In appropriate patients primary repair with gastrojejunostomy is a good option for treatment.

Keywords: duodenal transaction, blunt abdominal trauma, abdominal exploration, gastrojejunostomy

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017,

Pages: 1447 - 1448