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Mesenteric trauma represents a particular challenge as the diagnosis can be difficult based solely on clinical data and imaging. Laparoscopy has an increasing role in the diagnosis of mesenteric injuries, particularly in stable victims of anterior abdominal stab wounds. Surgical management centers around the extent of hemorrhage and bowel viability. The management of proximal mesenteric injuries is particularly challenging and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Much attention is currently being paid to further clinical diagnostic methods.
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Wong, E.G., Sakran, J.V. (2021). Mesenteric Trauma. In: Ehrenpreis, E.D., Alverdy, J.C., Wexner, S.D. (eds) The Mesenteric Organ in Health and Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71963-0_45
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