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The abdominal cavity is a vulnerable region of the human body. In general, trauma to the abdomen is caused by blunt impact or by penetration. In automotive accidents, blunt impact is frequently observed although the injury might not be apparent initially.
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Schmitt, KU., Niederer, P.F., Cronin, D.S., Muser, M.H., Walz, F. (2014). Abdominal Injuries. In: Trauma Biomechanics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-53920-6_6
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