Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Digestive Disorders
Open AccessSplenic Rupture, Pancreatic Laceration, and Post-Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia Presenting as Hemorrhagic Shock: A Case Report
Authors: Sosa-Medellin Miguel Ángel, González-Naranjo Eduardo Enrique, Trejo-Roldan Suridday, EstradaLugo Diana Evelin, Sanchez-Garcia Sonia Isanami, Sosa-Lumbreras Mario, Rocha-Contreras Jesús Daniel, Cifuentes-Quiroga Inés Teresita.
Abstract
We present the case of a 62-year-old male patient who was admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision, presenting with severe hemodynamic instability due to hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock. Initial clinical and tomographic evaluation identified a massive hemopneumothorax and splenic injury, while the traumatic diaphragmatic hernia and pancreatic laceration were confirmed through emergency surgical exploration. An exploratory laparotomy, splenectomy, and diaphragmatic repair were performed under a massive transfusion protocol. The patient showed a favorable clinical evolution during his stay in the intensive care unit, achieving hemodynamic stability, mechanical ventilation weaning and discharge to the general surgery ward 48 hours after the surgical intervention.
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