Late presentation of isolated caecal perforation following blunt abdominal trauma: The utility of point-of-care ultrasound

Colonic injuries after blunt trauma abdomen are a rare entity which may sometimes have delayed presentation. In the intensive care unit (ICU), various interventions like sedation, analgesia and paralysis confoundclinical examination findings pertaining to abdominal pathology. Computed tomography (CT) provides anexcellent diagnostic modality in but requirement of high ventilatory support and/orvasopressors preclude safe transfer patients from ICU radiology suites. Point ultrasound (POCUS)provides an excellent adjunct diagnosis hollow viscus perforation is considered as reliable alternative toplain radiograph for pneumoperitoneum