Is delayed laparotomy for blunt abdominal trauma a valid quality improvement measure in the era of nonoperative management of abdominal injuries?
GI tract injuries are the predominant injury leading to delayed laparotomy for blunt trauma (58%). Failed nonoperative management of solid organ injuries occurred less frequently (15%). Future efforts should concentrate on earlier identification of GI tract injury. Delayed laparotomy for blunt abdominal trauma is a valid quality improvement measure.
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