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Abstract
Small intestinal perforation occurred in two patients aged 70 years and 88 years who
had experienced minor trauma by tripping or falling on the pavement. They both developed
signs of generalized peritonitis and at laparotomy were found to have perforated the
mid ileum. There was no sign of direct abdominal trauma but they had suffered minor
facial trauma as a result of the fall.
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Publication history
Accepted:
December 6,
1991
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© 1992 Published by Elsevier Inc.
