Penetrating abdominal trauma is most commonly caused by stabbing or gunshot wounds. The most commonly injured regions are the small bowel, large bowel, liver, and intra-abdominal vasculature. Over the past few years, the management of patients with penetrating abdominal has changed. More @Wikipedia
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