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

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

JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, vol.58, no.3, pp.526-532, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 58 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2005
• Doi Number: 10.1097/01.ta.0000152498.71380.3e
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL
• Page Numbers: pp.526-532
• Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.