Managing pancreatoduodenal trauma

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2012 Jun;73(6):335-40. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2012.73.6.335.

Abstract

Pancreatoduodenal injuries are an uncommon but important source of morbidity and mortality in the trauma patient. They require a multidisciplinary approach, with a pancreatic surgeon involved at the earliest opportunity. The investigation and management of these injuries are discussed along with the role of operative intervention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Errors / prevention & control
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Duodenum / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenum / injuries*
  • Duodenum / surgery
  • Humans
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreas / injuries*
  • Pancreas / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trauma Severity Indices