ISOLATED GASTRIC PERFORATION SECONDARY TO BLUNT TRAUMA IN A BOY: A RARE INJURY NOT TO BE MISSED.
Radhiana H1, Jamani NA2.
1Department of Radiology, and 2Department of Family Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan Pahang, Malaysia.
ABSTRACT
Accidental injuries in children are a common presentation in the primary care clinic. This includes blunt abdominal trauma, which could go unrecognised and cause severe sequelae. A good focused history taking, especially on the mechanism and force of injury coupled with careful physical examination, is crucial to excluding the possibility of internal viscus injuries. We present a case of an isolated gastric perforation, a rare injury secondary to blunt trauma, in a boy who presented with subtle signs and symptoms.
Keywords: Gastric perforation, blunt abdominal trauma, children, lesser curvature perforation, primary care.
Corresponding author: Nurjasmine Aida Jamani, Department of Family Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 25200 Kuantan Pahang, Malaysia.
Email: minaida@iium.edu.my
Brunei Int Med J.2023;19:85-88