Open AccessA CLINICAL STUDY OF BLUNT INJURY ABDOMEN IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Author(s) -
P. Monikha,
Ramaik,
P. Ravi Theja
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of applied research
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/1601540
Subject(s) - blunt , medicine , road traffic accident , abdomen , abdominal trauma , road traffic , tertiary care , injury prevention , medical care , mortality rate , surgery , blunt trauma , young adult , poison control , occupational safety and health , general surgery , emergency medicine , pathology , transport engineering , engineering
BACKGROUND : Blunt abdominal trauma is the 3rd most common form of injury in road traffic accidents afterorthopaedic injuries and head injuries and the victims mostly are young, productive adults and hence it has got enormous8socio-economic impact.METHOD : Aprospective detailed study and analysis of 125 cases of abdominal trauma those admitted in this tertiary care centre over a periodof 2 years from 2017 -2019 was undertaken with the review of the medical literature.RESULTS : Blunt injury abdomen is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in young age patients with Road traffic accident being the mostcommon cause. Males are affected more than females. In our study, Liver is most commonly involved organ than spleen which is contrast toliterature.CONCLUSION : Early diagnosis reduces the mortality rates and safety measures in roads prevent the injuries , both play a major role in goodoutcome.