Isolated traumatic duodenal rupture due to bicycle handlebar injury in an adult patient
Journal
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
2
Pages
113-117
Date Issued
2015
Author(s)
Abstract
Because of the well-developed abdominal musculature, the possibility of injury of the retroperitoneal organs such as the duodenum is not as high as that in children. Adult cases of isolated traumatic duodenal rupture caused by bicycle handlebar injury are extremely rare. We report a patient who experienced persistent abdominal pain after having a bicycle handlebar injury. Since the injury is hard to identify, abdominal computed tomography is performed to confirm the diagnosis. We also present a management flow chart to help physicians managing handlebar injuries in adults. ? 2015, Medcom Limited. All rights reserved.
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Other Subjects
abdominal blunt trauma; abdominal pain; abdominal wall musculature; adult; Article; case report; computer assisted tomography; duodenum perforation; ecchymosis; echography; female; follow up; human; jejunostomy; laparotomy; leukocytosis; thorax radiography; traffic accident; young adult
Type
journal article