The American surgeon
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The American surgeon · Sep 1998
Multicenter StudyPancreatic injuries resulting from penetrating trauma: a multi-institution review.
Pancreatic injury from penetrating trauma continues to be a source of significant morbidity and mortality, with questions remaining regarding optimal treatment of injuries. Our goal was to evaluate current trends in the operative management of these injuries. Our patient population comprised all patients admitted to one of three Level I trauma centers over an 8-year period that had sustained penetrating pancreatic trauma. ⋯ Appropriate management of the pancreatic injury can reduce the long-term complications. These results support treating patients with suspected ductal injuries by appropriate resection. Drainage should probably be sufficient for most nonductal pancreatic injuries.