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Patients who sustain
injuries to the abdomen are typically evaluated by general
surgeons who have special training in the evaluation and
management of trauma. Typical examples of such injuries include
auto accidents, falls from heights, and gun shot or stab
wounds. If there is obvious evidence of injury to the bowels,
an emergency operation is performed. Many patients can be
simply monitored closely without surgery, even in cases where
there is some bleeding from the liver or spleen. A variety of
radiologic tests are available to help in assessing the internal
injuries, including regular X-rays, CAT scans, ultrasounds, and
dye studies. |
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