Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions TRAUMA Case #4 - A 20 year old shot in the abdomen DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 8.) What is the management of penetrating bowel injuries? A penetrating injury to the small bowel may be debrided and repaired primarily. If there is a large defect or much tissue destruction which prevents primary repair without compromise of lumen, a segmental resection of the bowel should be done. A penetrating injury to the colon may be repaired primarily.
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