Isolated pancreatic injury in an adolescent treated with Roux-en-Y pancreatojejunostomy: a case report and review of the literature

Background Pancreatic injury presented as isolated injury in the pediatric population is exceptionally rare, with a conveyed incidence of less than 2% of all abdominal trauma injuries cases and a very controversial management approach for grade III injuries. Case presentation A 16-year-old adolescent Sudanese boy was referred to our emergency department with a 5-day history of upper and left hypochondrial pain after blunt abdominal trauma to the epigastric region with a solid object. Grade III pancreatic body trauma with major duct involvement can be successfully treated operatively. The boy was discharged home on day 10 with regular oral intake and diet. A follow-up for 6 months continued by phone, and it was uneventful with no further complications. Conclusions Roux-en-Y pancreatojejunostomy reconstruction can be a safe and valuable surgical option when the surgical approach is considered for grade III pancreatic injury.

Isolated Pancreatic Injury Diagnosed Seven Months After Thoracoabdominal Trauma

We present a case of a closed thoracoabdominal trauma with pancreatic rupture. Closed abdominal trauma is one of the main causes for urgent hospitalization and emergency surgery. Injury of pancreatic ductal system is noted for the most severe course because of complications caused by outflow of the pancreatic juice into the retroperitoneal fat and the free abdominal cavity. One of the main factors affecting the efficacy of treatment is the time gap between a traumatic incident and hospitalization with subsequent surgical treatment. We report the results of management of a 53-year-old patient with closed thoracoabdominal injury and incomplete rupture of the pancreas, diagnosed 6 months after the “steering wheel” trauma. The injury was diagnosed with radiation techniques. Surgery included laparotomy, corporocaudal resection of the pancreas with splenectomy. The incidence of pancreatic traumatic injuries and the results of treatment are the matters for discussion.

Primary Repair of Traumatic Complete Pancreatic Rupture

Isolated pancreatic injury with transection of the pancreatic duct is generally treated with pancreatic resection, but the optimal management is not based on high-level evidence. Herein, we report a case of primary repair of complete rupture of the pancreas and pancreatic duct after a blunt abdominal trauma and a review of the literature. A 33-year-old patient had an isolated pancreatic injury after blunt abdominal trauma. At laparotomy, an even transection was found with minimal necrosis and tissue loss and an end-to-end anastomosis of the duct and the parenchyma with omental patch was performed. Patient’s postoperative course was complicated by a 6 cm pseudocyst and a low output pancreatic fistula which did not require any intervention and were self-limited. In the literature, 17 cases with primary repair of similar grade IV pancreatic injuries have been reported. Postoperative complications included mostly fistulas and pseudocysts.

Conservative Management of Isolated Proximal Traumatic Pancreatic Injury: A Case Report

Background: Blunt traumatic pancreatic injuries are rare conditions in case of motor vehicle collision (MVC) and isolated injuries even rarer. Surgical approach is usually preferred in case of advanced pancreatic injuries. In this study we try to shed the light on the role of completely conservative approach in the management of a proximal pancreatic injury. Case Summary: A 19-year-old male patient presented to the ER three days following MVC with upper abdominal pain. Abdominal US showed free intraperitoneal fluids and laboratory results showed elevated total leukocyte count, serum amylase and lipase. CT showed transection at pancreatic head which was grade 5 with free intrabdominal fluids; hence isolated pancreatic injury was diagnosed. At that point, the patient was hemodynamically stable and conservative management was implemented. He was admitted in the ICU for three days followed by 28 days in the ward where patient condition was closely monitored on daily bases. Serial interval imaging showed spontaneous resolution of the intraperitoneal collection together with improvement of the injury, respectively. After completing his course, the patient was discharged and monitored as an outpatient. Conclusion: Conservative treatment can be adopted in patients with proximal pancreatic injuries with complete duct disruption in otherwise hemodynamically stable patients.

Management of isolated high grade blunt pancreatic injury; case report on lesser aggressive approach

Isolated high grade pancreatic injury is rare after blunt abdominal trauma. It is a rare entity to appreciate intra-operatively and a high index of suspicion should always be kept in mind to reach the diagnosis. We are presenting our experience of four cases with moderate to high grade isolated pancreatic injury which were managed in a lesser aggressive approach and had an uneventful outcome.

Conservative surgery for pancreatic neck transection

Pancreas is the fourth solid organ injured in blunt abdominal trauma. Isolated pancreatic injury is present in less than 1% of patients. As it is associated with high morbidity and mortality, management is controversial.Isolated pancreatic trauma cases with pancreatic neck transection following blunt abdominal trauma were analyzed. All these patients were treated with immediate surgery involving lesser sac drainage and feeding jejunostomy only.Authors conclude that lesser sac drainage can be used as an alternative to distal pancreatectomy or pancreaticojejunostomy or pancreaticogastrostomy.