Isolated jejunal rupture after blunt trauma

Jejunal ruptures and other hollow viscus injuries are relatively uncommon m anifestations of blunt abdominal injury that can often be masked by more se rious injuries, such as solid-organ ruptures. Also, symptoms can be quite s ubtle and slow to appear. When the injury is suspected, the results of seri al exams can be used to determine the need for laparotomy to establish the diagnosis. This report of an Isolated jejunal rupture in a professional hoc key player, in which the Initial work-up was negative for any serious patho logy, illustrates the need for continued vigilance In cases of blunt abdomi nal trauma.