True about indication of celliotomy in blunt trauma
Correct Answer: Peritoneal air on imaging
Description: Laprotomy is also called celiotomy. Indication for laprotomy in blunt trauma include signs of peritonitis, evisceration, clinical deterioration during observation & in the presence of hemodynamic instability as DPL or FAST examination consistent with hemoperitoneum. Peritoneal air on imaging is a sign of peritonitis and hence an indicaton. Reference: Greenfield&;s Surgery- Scientific Principles and practices, 5th edititon, Page no: 390-391
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