True in Pancreas trauma
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 .
Solitary involvement common
Blunt injury usual cause
Always surgery needed
Amylase in 90% cases
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