Therapeutic laparoscopy for blunt abdominal trauma with bowel injuries

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2003 Jun;13(3):189-91. doi: 10.1089/109264203766207726.

Abstract

In the setting of abdominal trauma, laparoscopy is used mainly for diagnosis, and its role in definitive operative repair is still debated. We report the case of a 50-year-old woman who underwent diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy after being subjected to blunt abdominal trauma in a traffic accident. Multiple injuries to the small bowel and colon were repaired laparoscopically with a favorable outcome. Surgeons with experience in advanced laparoscopy and trauma care can use laparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of selected patients with blunt abdominal trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / surgery*
  • Colon / injuries
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestine, Small / injuries
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Laparotomy
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Trauma / surgery*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery*