Patterns and Outcomes of Blunt Trauma Abdomen at a North Indian Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract

Background: Abdominal trauma is a significant contributor to surgical emergencies, ranking third after head and chest injuries. Blunt trauma is the most common cause of abdominal injury, emphasizing the need for prompt clinical and radiological assessment in patients with blunt traumatic abdominal injuries.The present study was conducted to Investigate patterns of abdominal injuries andto examine the relationships between injury type, mortality, and morbidity