Ÿ Self-inflicted abdominal stab injuries can be severe enough to cause major organ damage with serious risk to life especially when patients are psychologically disturbed. Ÿ Multidisciplinary team management is beneficial for better patient care in deliberate self-harm. Ÿ Manifestations of short bowel syndrome is minimal when sufficient length of colon is retained. Ÿ Primary anastomosis of intestines is safe in a trauma setting in haemodynamically stable patients.
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