Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Feb 2013
Review[Management of penetrating abdominal trauma: what we need to know?].
Penetrating traumas are rare in France and mainly due to stabbing. Knives are less lethal than firearms. The initial clinical assessment is the cornerstone of hospital care. ⋯ Mortality remains high, initially due to bleeding complications and secondarily to infectious complications. Early and appropriate surgery can reduce morbidity and mortality. Non-operative strategy is only possible in selected patients in trained trauma centers and with intensive supervision by experienced staff.