Abstract

The 1990 Small Bowel and Colon Organ Injury Scales (OIS) were revised to incorporate the imaging (CT), operative and pathologic findings to better describe the level of injury. The new revised OIS separates blunt bowel injuries from penetrating bowel injuries due to differences in imaging findings. A new OIS was created for bowel mesenteric injuries.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.