Case series: isolated small bowel perforations, secondary to blunt abdominal traumas

Abstract

Isolated small bowel trauma after blunt abdominal trauma is rare and diagnosis may be difficult. The method used in the diagnostic is computed tomography so there is no consensus on this issue. Difficulty in diagnosis and delay in treatment can cause increased morbidity and mortality. We present the diagnosis and treatment modalities of interesting three cases, admitted to the Emergency Service with the complaint of blunt abdominal trauma and were found to have isolated small bowel perforations. Isolated small bowel perforation is secondly seen in cases with blunt abdominal trauma.

To this end, a careful examination and the way of the trauma that occurs are crucial for diagnosis. Of note, we postulate that a physician should remain vigilant whether taking the decision of immediate operation to be able to attenuate the morbidity and mortality for a blunt trauma phenomenon.