Self-Inflicted Abdominal Stab Wounds Have a Higher Rate of Non-therapeutic Laparotomy/Laparoscopy and a Lower Risk of Injury
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4083-7
Abstract: BackgroundThe profile and management of self-inflicted abdominal stab wounds (SI-ASW) patients is still obscure.MethodsThe National Trauma Data Bank (2012) was queried for adults with abdominal stab wounds (n = 9544). Patients with SI-ASW (n = 1724) and non-SI-ASW (n = 7820)… read more here.
Keywords: stab wounds; inflicted abdominal; non therapeutic; self inflicted ... See more keywords
Prospective evaluation of the selective nonoperative management of abdominal stab wounds: When is it safe to discharge?
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003733
Abstract: A prospective evaluation of Selective Nonoperative Management of Abdominal Stab Wounds. Observation for a minimum of 24 hours is warranted prior to discharge. #TraumaSurg #WTA2022 BACKGROUND The optimal observation time required to exclude hollow viscus… read more here.
Keywords: selective nonoperative; abdominal stab; nonoperative management; stab wounds ... See more keywords
Selective non‐operative management of abdominal stab wounds is a safe and cost effective strategy: A South African experience
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0075
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Selective non‐operative management (SNOM) of abdominal stab wounds is well established in South Africa. SNOM reduces the morbidity associated with negative laparotomies while being safe. Despite steady advances in technology (including laparoscopy, computed tomography… read more here.
Keywords: stab wounds; stab; non operative; abdominal stab ... See more keywords
Abdominal stab wounds with retained knife: 15 years of experience from a major trauma centre in South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0321
Abstract: INTRODUCTION This study reviews our cumulative experience with the management of patients presenting with a retained knife following an abdominal stab wound (SW). METHODS A retrospective study was conducted at a major trauma centre in… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal stab; major trauma; trauma centre; south africa ... See more keywords