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Laparoscopic Drainage of a Traumatic Intramural Duodenal Hematoma in a Child: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Intramural duodenal hematoma (IDH) is a rare event of blunt abdominal trauma in children. A 10-year-old female with IgA nephropathy sustained trauma and presented with duodenal obstruction secondary to IDH. Initial conservative management failed, prompting surgical intervention with laparoscopy. Intraoperatively, a 7.0 × 4.5 cm IDH was detected, and blood clot was evacuated. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. This case demonstrates that laparoscopic drainage can be a viable alternative for pediatric patients.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.86950

Authors: Toshihito Uehara, Shin Shinyama, Hideo Kidogawa, Kohji Okamoto

Institutions: Kitakyushu City Hospital Organization, Kitakyushu City Yahata Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411762907