TO STUDY MODALITIES FOR EVALUATING THE ABDOMEN AFTER BLUNT ABDOMINAL TRAUMA

Abstract

Background: This Study carried out in the Department of Surgery, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Indore both retrospectively and prospectively in patients with Blunt abdominal trauma.
 Result: Table shows overall mortality 14.6% in the period of study. Out of those patients who were discharged or had improved, 214, i.e. 85.6%of cases were improved. Mortality maximum in patient BAT due to RTA 64.52% and Mortality minimum in patient BAT due to fall from height 20%.
 In 116 laparotomy patients in blunt abdomen injury there were 219 internal organ injuries founded. Among these injuries hemoperitoneum, 94 cases i.e.37.6% was the most common, intr-op finding in BAT patient. Small intestine (ileal >jejunal) injury 45 cases i.e.18% was most common hollow viscous injury in BAT patient and pancreas is least common 1 cases. i.e. 0.4%. Involved organ in BAT. In solid organ injury there were maximum incidence of liver injury 34 cases. I.e. 13.6% followed by spleen 26 cases i.e.10.4%and kidney & ureter 11 cases. i.e. 4.4%.
 Conclusion: Improving the social morale of people especially the younger generation by providing Good education, Employment, Preventing Alcohol Abuse Proper law enforcement and some form of penalty regarding proper vehicle driving.
 Keywords: Modality, Abdomen & Blunt Abdominal Trauma