Under Pressure: Pancreatic Laceration in a Young Male Post Blunt Trauma
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Abstract
Pancreatic injury following blunt abdominal trauma is an uncommon clinical scenario that often poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Early recognition is critical to avoid serious complications.A 21-year-old healthy male presented to the emergency department following abdominal blunt trauma during assult.He reported epigastric pain and was initially hemodynamically stable. A contrast-enhanced CT scan revealed a pancreatic laceration without immediate signs of ductal disruption. The patient was managed conservatively but later developed peritonitis. Surgical exploration confirmed a Grade III pancreatic injury with ductal involvement, leading to distal pancreatectomy. The patient recovered uneventfully and showed complete recovery at follow-up.This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for pancreatic injuries in blunt abdominal trauma. When pancreatic duct involvement is suspected, timely surgical intervention is essential to optimize patient outcomes.
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