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Children experience trauma more frequently than adults, with approximately one in four pediatric patients suffering from serious abdominal injuries. Falls are the leading cause of such trauma among children, which is intriguing considering that most hospital admissions for pediatric abdominal injuries result from blunt force impacts.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of medical records was conducted to examine all patients under the age of 16 who underwent exploratory laparotomy for abdominal trauma between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2023. The clinical data were gathered using a data extraction sheet from each patient\u2019s medical charts. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, injury mechanisms, clinical conditions at the initial presentation, intraoperative findings and complications, and patient outcomes were collected.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>The study involved a total of 90 patients, consisting of 72 males (80%) and 18 females (20%). The average age of the patients was 10, with a standard deviation of 4.7, ranging from 2 to 16 years. Half of the patients were below the age of 10, accounting for 46 individuals (51%). The causes of the injuries varied among patients below and above the age of 10. However, overall, bullet injuries were the most common cause, accounting for 28 cases (31%), followed by falls in 21 cases (23.3%), horse or donkey kicks in 10 cases (11.1%), stab injuries in 10 cases (11.1%), horn injuries in 7 cases (7.8%), and road traffic accidents in 6 cases (6.7%). Physical assault, blasts, and other types of injuries, such as hen bites and metal rod injuries, were observed in 8 cases (8.9%) of the patients. Fall accidents, horse or donkey kicks, and horn injuries were particularly more common among children below the age of 10, while bullet injuries and stab injuries were most common among those above the age of 10.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Following abdominal trauma in children, a range of complications may arise, including immediate issues such as infections and hemorrhaging, as well as long-term consequences like impaired organ functionality and psychological distress. In our region, young children are particularly vulnerable to accidents involving falls, kicks from horses or donkeys, and injuries caused by horns. Therefore, it is crucial to educate parents about these hazards. 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