Leukocytosis and Free Fluid Are Important Indicators of Isolated Intestinal Injury after Blunt Trauma

BACKGROUNDThe detection of isolated intestinal injuries after blunt trauma can be difficult because of subtle signs and symptoms, often leading to delayed diagnosis. We hypothesized that specific clinical indicators could be identified to assist in the diagnosis of these injuries. METHODSMedical rec...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care Infection, and Critical Care, 1999-04, Vol.46 (4), p.656-659
Hauptverfasser: Harris, Hobart W., Morabito, Diane J., Mackersie, Robert C., Halvorsen, Robert A., Schecter, William P.
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