RESUMEN

Diagnostic laparoscopy has been used in select patients with penetrating abdominal trauma. Here we present a case report where a midline surgical scar from a previous trauma laparotomy potentially prevented intra-abdominal injury. Furthermore, laparoscopy was used to exclude other intra-abdominal injuries and retrieve the projectile from within a hematoma cavity. This avoided the morbidity of a trauma laparotomy.

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Traumatismos Abdominales/prevención & control , Cicatriz , Heridas por Arma de Fuego/cirugía , Traumatismos Abdominales/cirugía , Humanos , Laparoscopía , Laparotomía , Masculino , Heridas por Arma de Fuego/diagnóstico por imagen , Adulto Joven