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CASE REPORT
Turbulent tackle: a novel surgical approach to a rugby-related jejunal perforation
  1. Ross J O'Shea,
  2. Donal O'Sullivan,
  3. Thomas Aherne,
  4. Karl J Sweeney
  1. Department of Breast/General Surgery, University Hospital Galway, Galway, Co.Galway, Ireland
  1. Correspondence to Dr Ross J O'Shea, rossos89{at}gmail.com

Summary

Viscus perforation in the context of blunt-force abdominal trauma is a rarity. Within a sporting context, it is especially rare. However, the increasing physicality observed in rugby union, both in the amateur and professional setting, has resulted in a higher rate of serious injury. We report a novel laparoscopic surgical approach to the management of a traumatic jejunal perforation sustained on the playing field in a previously fit and healthy 28-year-old.

  • trauma
  • general surgery
  • sports and exercise medicine

https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2017-220196

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    Footnotes

    • Contributors All authors were involved in the management and care of the patient. DOS was responsible for the describing the presentation and clinical course of the patient. ROS performed the literature review used to write the discussion and obtained informed consent from the patient. TA was responsible for conception and overseeing the production of this case report. All authors were involved in the editing and critical revision. The patient was under the care of KS, who was also responsible for final draft approval of this case report.

    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Patient consent Obtained.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.