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Pattern of abdominal injury in trauma patients

Background A high degree of suspicion, of intra-abdominal injuries, even in cases following minor trauma will prevent diagnostic errors. Blunt abdominal trauma generally leads to high mortality, according to various series reported.

Methods This clinical study was carried out on patients admitted in trauma care unit government general hospital. From the above mentioned source, 120 consecutive cases were taken.

Results In this study, most common cause of blunt trauma to abdomen was road traffic accidents 82 (68.33%), second common cause was fall from height (20%). Other causes were his by blunt objects and assaults.

Conclusions Road traffic accidents forms the most common mode of injury, hence measures should be taken to prevent these accidents and care of the victims at the accident site.