Visceral injury
Porter, J.M.; Rotondo, M.F.
Current Opinion in General Surgery 1993: 62-68
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 1065-6243 PMID: 7584012 Document Number: 415487
Trauma is a major health and social problem. It is the leading cause of death for those under age 45, and is a major expense to society, in terms of direct medical expense and lost wages. Visceral injury continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the overall trauma picture. This article reviews the significant developments in the diagnosis and management in specific areas of visceral injury.
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