[A case of complete section of the pancreas during closed abdominal trauma]. / Caso di sezione completa del pancreas in corso di trauma chiuso dell'addome.

A review of the literature on pancreatic trauma and its treatment in the light of recent experience is presented. The incidence, mechanism, classification, diagnosis, treatment and complications of pancreatic trauma are discussed. A case of pancreatic transection after blunt abdominal trauma is described.