Diagnosis and management of abdominal trauma

Summary A review of the problem of major abdominal trauma has been presented with discussion of both general and specific problems of abdominal wounds and injury to various organs. Discussion of injuries of the urinary tract, although they occur frequently in association with abdominal trauma, has not been included. The problem of management of major vessel injuries has been discussed, as these injuries contribute greatly to the mortality rate associated with abdominal trauma. Prompt control of hemorrhage, cleansing of the peritoneal cavity, repair of all injuries to all organs and proper wound management represent the primary considerations in treatment of abdominal trauma.