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Although traumatic seromuscular tears of the colon are often managed conservatively, it is pertinent to detect the tear since it poses a risk for acute or delayed perforation. Unfortunately, clinical findings are inadequate for detecting and monitoring this lesion. Therefore, this complication has not been recognized prior to laporatomy. We have noted that an ahaustral colonic segment following trauma may be a potential marker for seromuscular tear.
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Received: 11 April 2000 Accepted: 5 October 2000
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Webster, H., Johnson III, J. & Torres, C. Ahaustral colonic segment following trauma: a possible sign of seromuscular tear. Pediatric Radiology 31, 491–493 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470000387
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470000387