Table 5 The mechanism of trauma and associated abdominal injuries
From: The rate of success of the conservative management of liver trauma in a developing country
Organ | Blunt trauma | Penetrating trauma | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spleen | 14 | 2 | 16 | 9.2 |
Kidneys | 9 | 3 | 12 | 6.9 |
Pancreas | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.3 |
Stomach | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5.8 |
Small intestine + duodenum | 3 | 9 | 12 | 6.9 |
Large intestine + rectum | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5.2 |
Diaphragm | 8 | 27 | 35 | 20.2 |
Esophagus | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 |
Urinary bladder | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.2 |
Total | 43 | 57 | 100 | 58.3 |