Yang Jeannie C, Rivard Douglas C, Morello Frank P, Ostlie Daniel J
Department of Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas Citty, MO 64108, USA.
J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Sep;43(9):e13-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.03.068.
Duodenal hematoma after blunt trauma is usually treated nonoperatively with bowel rest, nasogastric tube suction, and intravenous hydration. We report a case in which obstructive symptoms persisted despite more than 2 weeks of conservative management. An ultrasound-guided percutaneous drain was placed, with successful resolution of symptoms.