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  • Title: Penetrating abdominal injuries in children and adolescents.
    Author: Tunell WP, Knost J, Nance FC.
    Journal: J Trauma; 1975 Aug; 15(8):720-5. PubMed ID: 1097722.
    Abstract:
    One hundred thirty-two children and adolescents with penetrating abdominal trauma have been reported. Eighty-two of these patients had intraperitoneal injuries. Five of the injured patients died, and 35 suffered complications. Patterns of organ injuries were found to be similar to a previously studied adult series. Satisfactory results were obtained by simple management of specific injuries. Ninety-five per cent of the injured patients and 80% of uninjured patients could be accurately identified at initial physical examination. Selective observation of penetrating abdominal injuries can be safely employed in children and adolescents.
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