Pancreatic Trauma: A Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Pancreatic trauma has high morbidity and mortality rates, especially when other organs are injured. Delayed treatment significantly reduces survival, and duct injuries can lead to severe complications if undiagnosed. The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma introduced a Pancreas Injury Scale to improve management. A 49-year-old woman with multiple trauma from a road accident showed signs of pancreatic injury, including elevated lipase and peripancreatic fluid. A CT scan revealed pancreatic and liver injuries. The case highlights the difficulty of diagnosing pancreatic trauma, particularly in non-violent cases, and the importance of using CT scans for evaluation.
Source: SAS Journal of Medicine
Authors: Sara El Ansari, S. Taddart, Y. Bouktib, B. Boutakioute, M. Ouali Idrissi, N. Cherif Idrissi El Ganouni, M. A. El Mansouri, K. Rabbani, A. Louzi
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403230966