Blunt abdominal injury: a rare cause for delayed small bowel obstruction
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20195437Keywords:
Blunt abdominal trauma, Delayed intestinal obstruction, InjuryAbstract
Blunt abdominal trauma is a cause of acute abdomen leading to visceral injury and shock. Intestinal obstruction though rare has been a known complication of blunt abdominal trauma. We present to a case of a blunt abdominal trauma leading to delayed intestinal obstruction 4 weeks after primary injury. We present to you a case of blunt abdominal trauma leading to delayed intestinal obstruction 4 weeks after primary injury.
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