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1: J Emerg Med. 1999 May-Jun;17(3):497-502.Click here to read Links

The management of stab wounds to the back.

Kahn JH.

Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts 02118, USA.

The management of stab wounds to the back is controversial. There are certain clear indications for exploratory laparotomy, but most cases require a diagnostic workup and a period of observation. In this article, different diagnostic modalities are presented, including local wound exploration, diagnostic peritoneal lavage, abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan, triple-contrast abdominal CT scan, and intravenous pyelography (IVP). Recommendations for management are given, with emphasis on abdominal CT scan and observation.

PMID: 10338245 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]