| The management of stab wounds to the back. | |
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PMID: 10338245 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The management of stab wounds to the back is controversial. There are certain clear indications for exploratory laparotomy, but most cases require a diagnostic workup and a period of observation. In this article, different diagnostic modalities are presented, including local wound exploration, diagnostic peritoneal lavage, abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan, triple-contrast abdominal CT scan, and intravenous pyelography (IVP). Recommendations for management are given, with emphasis on abdominal CT scan and observation. |
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Authors:
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J H Kahn |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of emergency medicine Volume: 17 ISSN: 0736-4679 ISO Abbreviation: J Emerg Med Publication Date: 1999 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-07-12 Completed Date: 1999-07-12 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8412174 Medline TA: J Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 497-502 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts 02118, USA. |
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Back Injuries
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diagnosis* Humans Laparotomy Peritoneal Lavage Radiography, Abdominal Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods Urography Wounds, Stab / diagnosis* |
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