Abdominal Trauma
Description
Two main causes: penetrating trauma from gun shot wounds or stabbing, or blunt trauma from a motor vehicle accident or fall. Any of the organs can be damaged including: intestines, stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, or aorta.
Symptoms
Abdominal pain, vomiting, distension, bloody urine, bloody stool, fainting, low blood pressure.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. Abdominal CT scan, MRI and/or ultrasound will be performed to identify the injured organs. Blood tests will be performed to help determine the severity of the injury.
- CBC
- Chem 12
- Lipase
- UA
- X-Ray
- CT Scan
- MRI
- Ultrasound
Treatment
Depends on the injury but may include observation, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and/or surgery.
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