True about indication of celliotomy in blunt trauma
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
Peritoneal air on imaging
Grade I spleen damage
Grade II liver damage
Patient with positive diagnostic lavage
Trauma