Penetrating injuries of the appendix

Although rare, penetrating injuries of the appendix pose an interesting finding at laparotomy. Associated penetrating gastrointestinal injuries are common. Four additional cases of trauma to the appendix from penetrating wounds are described.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of surgery 1977-09, Vol.134 (3), p.415-415
Hauptverfasser:	Simstein, Neil L., Mattox, Kenneth L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdominal Injuries - complications Adult Appendix - injuries Appendix - surgery Colon, Sigmoid - injuries Colon, Sigmoid - surgery Female Humans Jejunum - injuries Jejunum - surgery Male Wounds, Gunshot Wounds, Penetrating - surgery Wounds, Stab
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Zusammenfassung:	Although rare, penetrating injuries of the appendix pose an interesting finding at laparotomy. Associated penetrating gastrointestinal injuries are common. Four additional cases of trauma to the appendix from penetrating wounds are described.
ISSN:	0002-9610 1879-1883
DOI:	10.1016/0002-9610(77)90419-6