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Failure of the Nonoperative Management of Penetrating Injuries to the Abdomen

Investigating Nonoperative Management of Abdominal Injuries

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

The aim of this investigation is to explore the incidence and profile of patients selected for nonoperative management who ultimately required delayed laparotomy between 2007-2014 at IU Health Methodist Hospital and Eskenazi Health. A retrospective study will be performed, investigating the failure of nonoperative management of patients suffering a penetrating injury to the abdomen.

Detailed description of study

The aim of this investigation is to explore the incidence and profile of patients selected for nonoperative management who ultimately required delayed laparotomy between 2007-2014 at IU Health Methodist Hospital and Eskenazi Health. A retrospective study will be performed, investigating the failure of nonoperative management of patients suffering a penetrating injury to the abdomen.

Eligibility of study

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

  • Conditions: Penetrating Injuries to the Abdomen
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates the failure of nonoperative management in patients with penetrating abdominal injuries. The focus is on understanding the incidence and characteristics of patients who initially received nonoperative care but later required surgical intervention, known as delayed laparotomy.

Participants in this retrospective study will have their medical records reviewed to assess the outcomes of nonoperative management. The study aims to gather data from cases between 2007 and 2014 at IU Health Methodist Hospital and Eskenazi Health.

  • Who can participate: No new participants are needed as this is a retrospective study focusing on past medical records.
  • Study details: Participants will not undergo any new procedures as this is a retrospective study focusing on past medical records.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1407633763

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