Isolated pancreatic injury in an adolescent treated with Roux-en-Y pancreatojejunostomy: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Pancreatic injury presented as isolated injury in the pediatric population is exceptionally rare, with a conveyed incidence of less than 2% of all abdominal trauma injuries cases and a very controversial management approach for grade III injuries. Case presentation A 16-year-old...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03042-7 |
| Summary: | Abstract Background Pancreatic injury presented as isolated injury in the pediatric population is exceptionally rare, with a conveyed incidence of less than 2% of all abdominal trauma injuries cases and a very controversial management approach for grade III injuries. Case presentation A 16-year-old adolescent Sudanese boy was referred to our emergency department with a 5-day history of upper and left hypochondrial pain after blunt abdominal trauma to the epigastric region with a solid object. Grade III pancreatic body trauma with major duct involvement can be successfully treated operatively. The boy was discharged home on day 10 with regular oral intake and diet. A follow-up for 6 months continued by phone, and it was uneventful with no further complications. Conclusions Roux-en-Y pancreatojejunostomy reconstruction can be a safe and valuable surgical option when the surgical approach is considered for grade III pancreatic injury. |
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| ISSN: | 1752-1947 |