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Aug 21, 2017 · Where colon injury is a possibility, the duration of serial physical examination is extended to 72 ours, watching for fever or a rise in the white cell count. An alternative is to perform a triple-contrast CT scan. When the wound track extends up to the colon, or there is evidence of abnormal bowel wall thickening, laparotomy is indicated. ................
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