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Fourteen patients with post-traumatic obstructing intramural duodenal hematoma were reviewed. Seven patients underwent exploration for associated injuries. Evacuation of the hematoma was performed in two patients. Of 12 patients treated by fasting, nasogastric decompression and parenteral fluid therapy, late obstruction of the duodenum developed in one patient, and operation was required. Criteria are discussed regarding evacuation of intramural hematoma of the duodenum found at celiotomy for associated injuries. In the typical patient with an isolated intramural hematoma in whom no other indications for operation are identified, aggressive nonoperative therapy is the preferred treatment.
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