There is
rapid and acute anaemia from the pouring out of blood into the abdominal
cavity. This may also occur with injuries of other organs in the
abdomen.
13. =Of the Spleen.=--Fatal haemorrhage may result from penetrating
wounds or from rupture due to kicks, blows, crushes, especially if the
spleen be enlarged.
14. =Of the Stomach.=--May be fatal from shock, from haemorrhage, from
extravasation of contents, or from inflammation. The danger is
materially lessened by prompt surgical intervention.
15. =Of the Intestines.=--May be fatal in the same way as those of the
stomach. More dangerous in the small than in the large intestines.
16. =Of the Kidneys.=--May prove fatal from haemorrhage, extravasation of
urine, or inflammation.
17. =Of the Bladder.=--Dangerous from extravasation of urine. In
fracture of the pelvis the bladder is often injured, and extraperitoneal
infiltration of urine occurs, with frequently a fatal issue.
18. =Of Genital Organs.=--Incised wounds of penis may produce fatal
haemorrhage. Removal of testicles may prove fatal from shock to nervous
system. Wounds of the spermatic cord may be dangerous from haemorrhage.
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