Selective Nonoperative Management of Abdominal Stab Wounds in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12517
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Selective nonoperative management (SNOM) of abdominal stab wounds is a well‐established approach to managing these injuries and has been practiced since the 1960s. This systematic review and meta‐analysis provides an up‐to‐date analysis of… read more here.
Keywords: income; stab wounds; middle income; management ... See more keywords
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
Clinical presentation and management outcome of abdominal stab wounds in a low-resource setting: experience of a central hospital in Sudan
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DOI: 10.1186/s12245-025-01022-y
Abstract: Abdominal stab injuries are a major public health concern worldwide, especially in African countries. This study aimed to examine the presentation patterns and management outcomes of abdominal stab wounds. This descriptive, prospective, cross-sectional, hospital-based study… read more here.
Keywords: hospital; stab wounds; management; presentation ... 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
Outcomes of stab wounds presenting to Kamuzu Central Hospital in Malawi
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DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v33i1.1
Abstract: Introduction Injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, necessitating that we understand the local burden of injury to improve injury-related trauma care and patient outcomes. The characteristics, outcomes, and risk factors for… read more here.
Keywords: stab wounds; central hospital; mortality; injury ... See more keywords