A prospective comparison of the selective observation and routine exploration methods for penetrating abdominal stab wounds with organ or omentum evisceration


ARIKAN S., KOCAKUSAK A., Yucel A. F., ADAS G.

JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, cilt.58, sa.3, ss.526-532, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

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Background. Both routine laparotomy and selective observation methods have been used in the treatment of penetrating abdominal stab wounds with organ or omentum evisceration. There still are some conflicts about these treatment methods.