TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 25. Abdominal Trauma A1 - Melville, Sonya C. A1 - Melville, Daniel E. A2 - Stone, C. Keith A2 - Humphries, Roger L. Y1 - 2011 N1 - T2 - CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Emergency Medicine, 7e AB - Abdominal injuries are potentially life-threatening and should be approached with caution. Following trauma, the abdomen may be a sanctuary for a broad spectrum of injuries that, if not discovered and corrected expeditiously, may lead to deleterious consequences. Traditionally these injuries are classified as either blunt trauma or penetrating injuries. The majority of blunt abdominal trauma is secondary to motor vehicle collisions, whereas the majority of penetrating injuries is predominantly secondary to gunshot or stab wounds. Patients with abdominal trauma require rapid assessment, stabilization, and early surgical consultation when indicated to maximize the chances of a successful outcome. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=55750603 ER -