De traumatische duodenumruptuur; een diagnostisch probleem

– Traumatic rupture of the duodenum is relatively uncommon and the diagnosis is often delayed. Blunt duodenum injury is associated with a high rate of complications and if the diagnosis is made at a late stage lethality is high. We treated 3 patients with a duodenal rupture in whom the diagnosis was delayed. Diagnostic and surgical procedures are discussed. Awareness of this condition in combination with a high grade of suspicion is the most important key to the diagnosis.