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A case of falling accident when carrying a thermos bottle in front of the body

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Traumatic injury in children often involves traffic accidents, falls from height, bicycle accidents, abuse, and sports. We present our experience with a 6-year-old girl who bruised her abdomen by falling while running with a thermos bottle hanging diagonally across her neck and left shoulder, crossing in front of her body. After the injury, she was rushed to the hospital and plain abdominal computed tomography revealed free air, suggesting intestinal injury due to blunt trauma. She was transferred to our hospital, where abdominal examination revealed a bruise and redness at the umbilicus. There were signs of peritoneal irritation and guarding throughout the abdomen. Upright chest X-ray showed free air in the right subdiaphragmatic region. Laparoscopic inspection revealed one perforation and two serosal injuries. The damaged serosa was repaired, and the perforated intestine was resected and anastomosed. The patient was discharged on the 11th day following an uneventful postoperative course.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae560

Authors: Yukihiro Tatekawa, Yukihiro Tsuzuki, Yoshimitsu Fukuzato

Institution: Okinawa Prefectural Nanbu Medical Center & Children's Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050