Abstract

Abdominal organ injuries are the third most frequent injury, behind head and chest traumas. Hollow viscus injuries are fairly uncommon and may be as dangerous as solid visceral injuries, resulting in higher blood loss and bowel contamination. Aim & Objectives: To investigate hollow viscus injuries in individuals undergoing abdominal trauma. Materials and Methods: This study was a prospective observational study that included 68 patients admitted in the casualty ward of SRM Medical college and Hospital, Kalahandi with abdominal trauma both blunt and penetrating injuries following road traffic accidents, assault by various objects, interpersonal violence, and accidental falls during the period of one year after following inclusion and exclusion criteria and after approval from institutional ethics. Results: Out of 68 patients ranging in age from 12 to 70 years, the majority were between the ages of 16 and 45. Automobile accidents were the leading cause of blunt abdominal injuries (61.8%), with abdominal discomfort being the most common symptom in the present research (61%). The jejunum and ileum were the most usually implicated, followed by the gallbladder, urinary bladder, and colon. Wound infection is the most prevalent consequence in ten individuals (14%). Mortality in this trial was 7.35 percent.

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