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  • Title: Non-operative treatment of abdominal gunshot injuries.
    Author: Saadia R, Degiannis E.
    Journal: Br J Surg; 2000 Apr; 87(4):393-7. PubMed ID: 10759730.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Non-operative treatment is a management option that challenges the traditional mandatory laparotomy for abdominal gunshot injuries. METHODS: All published relevant clinical reports were retrieved by searching through the Medline database and manually. The theoretical arguments in favour of non-operative management as well as the results of the reviewed reports are analysed and evaluated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Patients with proven non-penetration of the abdominal cavity can be offered conservative treatment with a satisfactory outcome. Greater caution should be exercised in the presence of a documented visceral injury until the safety of this option has been established by further clinical trials.
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