Leukocytosis in penetrating abdominal trauma isolated and associated with osseous and/or thoracic trauma

Resumen

Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine the level of white blood cells (WBC) in patients with penetrating abdominal trauma isolated (PATI) and associated with osseous and/or thoracic injury (PAT/OT). Methodology: This was a retrospective study comparing two groups of abdominal penetrating trauma victims, one with PATI and one with PAT/OT. We examined if level of WBC correlates with PATI group and/or PAT/OT group. We examined the level of WBC as a factor associated with major injury. Results: Our study showed a difference in mean WBC between the two groups that was statistically significant (p=0.01). A positive relationship between PAT/OT injury was found. Conclusion: A significant elevation in WBC in PAT/OT is observed in comparison with PATI and translate a major inflammatory response.