Kealey W D, Garstin W I, Diamond T
Surgical Unit, Mater Infirmorum Hospital, Belfast, Ireland.
Br J Clin Pract. 1995 May-Jun;49(3):158-9.
Pancreatic trauma is rare, with a reported incidence of 0.4 per 100,000. Transection of the pancreas is extremely rare and usually involves the body region. An unusual case of pancreatic trauma, with complete transection through the pancreatic head, is described.