Fatal Abdominal Injuries in Blunt Trauma-A Retrospective Study at District Hospital, Tumkur

Blunt trauma refers to physical trauma caused to a body part, either by impact, injury or physical assault. The abdomen is the third common region of the body injured in civilian trauma¹. Blunt abdominal trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among all age groups. Road traffic accidents are the commonest cause of fatal abdominal injuries. The predominant injuries were of the solid abdominal organs. The injuries occurred predominantly in men, while the type of trauma and injuries in women paralleled those in the men. The fatality rate in road traffic accident in India is one of the highest in the world and reported to be 20 times more than that reported in developed countries²