Clinical Case Reports
Jejunal Perforation Associated With a Horseshoe‐Shaped Abdominal Contusion After a Horse Kick: A Case Report
By Jun Yoshida, Takehiko Hanaki, Yu Sakano and 1 others.
Abstract
ABSTRACT A horseshoe‐shaped abdominal contusion after a horse kick may indicate the site of underlying bowel injury. When accompanied by persistent abdominal pain or peritoneal signs, hollow viscus injury should be considered. Contrast‐enhanced CT can identify free air and focal bowel abnormalities at the impact site, facilitating timely surgical management.
Keywords
- blunt abdominal trauma
- equestrian trauma
- horse kick
- isolated small bowel perforation
- jejunal injury
- Open access
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