26 Soft tissue Injury

Question 1

Abdominal evisceration

Answer 1

Evisceration: Some penetrating abdominal wounds can result in evisceration, a protrusion of the organs outside the abdominal wall. There are two main causes for evisceration. The first is a large wound that extends through the peritoneum, causing a sudden eruption of abdominal contents.

Question 2

compartment syndrome

Answer 2

A painful and dangerous condition caused by pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues.
The pressure decreases blood flow, depriving muscles and nerves of needed nourishment.