Peritoneal Breach as an Indication for Exploratory Laparotomy in Penetrating Abdominal Stab Injury: Operative Findings in Haemodynamically Stable Patients

Figure 1

Management of abdominal stab wounds in haemodynamically stable patients. ^*Haemodynamically unstable patients should have early laparotomy. FAST can be omitted where not available. Observation should be protocolised with regular reviews by experienced personnel ± serial FASTs if available. Performed by operators with appropriate training.