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The Incidence of Intra-abdominal Abscess Following Blunt or Penetrating Abdominal Trauma

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to assess the overall incidence of intra-abdominal abscesses after laparotomy for either blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma and to compare the differences in outcomes relative to the following risk factors: etiology, presence of shock on admission, amount of blood transfused, and to the number and type(s) of organs injured, especially the colon.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to assess the overall incidence of intra-abdominal abscesses after laparotomy for either blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma and to compare the differences in outcomes relative to the following risk factors: etiology, presence of shock on admission, amount of blood transfused, and to the number and type(s) of organs injured, especially the colon.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Intra-Abdominal Abscesses
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All
Updated on 28 Oct 2013. Study ID: 1310470244

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