A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON CLINICAL PROFILE, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF BLUNT TRAUMA ABDOMEN IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is one of the most common injuries most often results from a motor vehicle collision and such incidents, combined with pedestrian versus automobile collisions. Aims: To evaluate the demographic and clinical profile, diagnosis and management of blunt abdominal trauma Methods: Our study was conducted over a period of 1 year (April 2019 to march 2020). A total no of 107 patients fulfilling inclusion criteria are allotted in the study and those with severe head injuries, vascular injuries and with major comorbidities are excluded from the study. Results: Males are predominantly affected. It is mostly seen in the age group of 21-40 yrs which form the young and reproductive group. Road traffic accidents form the most common mode of injury. FAST is a very important investigation. The most commonly injured organ in present study is liver which is managed by hepatorraphy and absorbable gelatin sponge packing. The present study showed a mortality rate of 6.5%.