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  • Title: [Abdominal injuries after blunt trauma].
    Author: Nesbakken A, Naess F, Solheim K, Pillgram-Larsen J, Gerner T, Stadaas JO.
    Journal: Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen; 1990 Sep 30; 110(23):2994-8. PubMed ID: 2237848.
    Abstract:
    We present a series of 331 patients admitted to hospital in 1980-87 with abdominal injuries after blunt trauma. The patients included 230 males and 101 females. The median age was 29 years. More than half of the patients were injured in traffic accidents. 11% were transferred to our Trauma Center from other hospitals, median five hours after the accident. A doctor-manned helicopter transported 52 patients (18%) directly to our hospital. 70% had extra-abdominal injuries as well. A minimum of 20% were intoxicated by alcohol and/or drugs. Severe injuries (AIS greater than 3) were present in 46%. 168 patients underwent laparotomy, in 56% within two hours of admission. In 27 of the 168 laparotomized patients (16%) no intraabdominal injury was encountered that needed repair.
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