True in Pancreas trauma
Correct Answer: Amylase in 90% cases
Description: pancreas is retroperitoneal. So if it is injured there will be concomitant injury of other viscera.A rise in serum amylase occurs in most cases.Operation is indicated if there is disruption of the main pancreatic duct.Penetrating trauma to upper abdomen or the back carries a higher risk Bailey & Love ,26th edition,1125 .
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