Early Diagnosis aed Treatment of Duodenal Trauma: A Report of 36 Cases / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the early diagnosis and operative treatment of duodenal injury. Methods The clinic data of 36 patients with duodenal trauma were retrospectively analyzed. Results Among 36 cases of duodenal injury, 4 cases (4/36,10.3%) were located in the first section of duodenum, 26 cases (26/36,72.2%) were between the second and third sections of duodenum, 6 cases (6/36,16.7%) were located in the fourth section of duodenum, and 14 cases were accompanied by other organ injury. The frequency of the postoperative complications was 13.9%, the curative rate was 94.4%, and the mortality was 2.8%. Conclusion Familiarizing with charateristics of duodenum injury, early diagnosing, mastering surgical exploration indication, selecting suitable operative approach, effective duodenal decompression, sufficient drainage and anti-infection treatment can improve the curative rate of duodenal injury.