Multiple isolated small bowel perforations following blunt abdominal trauma

Abstract

HighlightsSmall bowel injury following blunt abdominal trauma is rare.Clinical assessment is crucial to achieve an early diagnose, thus reducing morbidity and mortality.Hemodynamic instability and/or abdominal tenderness after blunt abdominal trauma raise the need for emergent laparotomy.

Traumatic Decompression of the Jejunum: A Case of Small Bowel Perforation From High-Speed Motor Vehicle Crash

“…Other authors have chosen to reinforce primary repair with fibrin sealant. 4 This was not done in our case. Additionally, the early control of contamination at the index operation allowed us to discontinue antibiotics after 4 days.…”