A 35-year-old male was involved in a high-speed motor vehicle accident and presents with abdominal pain and signs of peritonitis. During transport, which of the following is the most likely complication of an untreated hollow organ injury?
Pneumothorax
Peritonitis
Hypovolemic shock
Cardiac tamponade
Peritonitis develops as a consequence of the leakage of gastric or intestinal contents into the peritoneal cavity due to a perforated hollow organ. This leads to widespread inflammation and can progress to sepsis if untreated. Hypovolemic shock can occur with solid organ injuries or extensive bleeding, but is not as directly linked to isolated hollow organ perforations. Cardiac tamponade and pneumothorax are conditions related to thoracic injuries rather than abdominal hollow organ injuries.
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