Conservative Treatment of Duodenal Obstruction Caused by Retroperitoneal Hematoma Following Seatbelt Injury in a Child: A Case Report

Key Points

• This report examines the effectiveness of conservative management for duodenal obstruction due to retroperitoneal hematoma in a child.
• Case report of a child with duodenal obstruction from retroperitoneal hematoma after a seatbelt injury.
• Utilized clinical and imaging monitoring to assess the child’s condition.
• Implemented nonoperative treatment strategies.
• The child exhibited hemodynamic stability throughout the conservative treatment.
• The duodenal obstruction was effectively managed without surgical intervention.
• Monitoring helped avoid complications typically associated with surgery.