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Summary
Two patients with intramural haematoma of the duodenum following blunt abdominal injury
are presented. They responded well to conservative treatment. Complete resolution
of the duodenal obstruction was demonstrated by consecutive radiological studies.
Because haematomas usually resolve spontaneously, awareness and diagnosis of this
rare condition are important in order to prevent unnecessary operation.
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Publication history
Accepted:
June 10,
1985
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© 1986 John Wright & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. Published by Elsevier Inc.
