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Nonoperative Care Resolves Pediatric Duodenal Obstruction

Monitoring and nutritional support resolved obstruction from retroperitoneal hematoma following surgical repair of gastric perforation

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • April 3, 2026

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    Conservative management resolved duodenal obstruction in a pediatric patient following a retroperitoneal hematoma from seat belt-related trauma.

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    A 1-cm gastric perforation was surgically repaired before initiating nonoperative management for the hematoma.

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    The patient achieved hemodynamic stability by postoperative day 5 and resumed oral intake by day 19.

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    Total parenteral nutrition was used during nonoperative management, with careful monitoring of clinical and imaging findings.

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    This case suggests nonoperative management can be effective for pediatric duodenal obstruction, contrasting with typical surgical approaches.

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Nonoperative Care Resolves Pediatric Duodenal Obstruction

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 3, 2026

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