Delayed Intraluminal Hemorrhage Following Stapled Anastomosis in Abdominal Gunshot Trauma: A Case Report

Delayed intraluminal bleeding following stapled small bowel anastomosis, though rare, can result from trauma-induced coagulopathy, systemic inflammation, and technical factors like staple load selection or clamping time. In trauma, intestinal anastomosis technique should be tailored to tissue condition, with handsewn anastomosis considered when appropriate.