Duodenal hematoma: Difference between revisions

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==Complications==
==Complications==
*Gastric outlet or intestinal obstruction
*Gastric outlet or intestinal obstruction
*Acute pancreatitis
*Acute [[pancreatitis]]


==Disposition==
==Disposition==

Revision as of 05:34, 16 February 2021

Background[1][2]

  • Relatively uncommon, occurs most frequently in children after blunt abdominal trauma
    • May also occur as a complication of endoscopy
  • Diagnosis difficult as symptoms often delayed

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Workup

Diagnosis

Management

  • Often resolves spontaneously with NG tube placement, enteral rest, IVF, and pain control

Complications

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Shiozawa K, Watanabe M, Igarashi Y, Matsukiyo Y, Matsui T, Sumino Y. Acute pancreatitis secondary to intramural duodenal hematoma: Case report and literature review. World J Radiol. 2010;2(7):283-288. doi:10.4329/wjr.v2.i7.283
  2. Deambrosis K, Subramanya MS, Memon B, Memon MA. Delayed duodenal hematoma and pancreatitis from a seatbelt injury. West J Emerg Med. 2011;12(1):128-130.