An overview of pancreatic trauma
Harshit Agarwal, Amit Gupta, Subodh Kumar
Abstract
Abstract Pancreatic trauma remains a challenge to a trauma surgeon even with extensive advancement in medicine. The mortality and morbidity associated with this injury remain high. A high index of suspicion, mechanism of injury, and early identification hold key in the final outcome. The management of pancreatic injury should involve a multidisciplinary team comprising of trauma surgeons, radiologists, and gastroenterologists. This review highlights the burden of the pancreatic injury and its management.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePancreatic injuryMultidisciplinary teamMultidisciplinary approachGeneral surgeryIntensive care medicinePancreasInternal medicineNursingSociologySocial scienceAbdominal Trauma and InjuriesPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchUrological Disorders and Treatments