Which of these is a major cause of mortality after a traumatic duodenal rupture in addition to hemorrhage?
A) Spillage of intraluminal contents into the peritoneum
B) Bowel infarction from ischemia
C) Inability to digest food/malnutrition
D) Ileus
Answer: A) Spillage of intraluminal contents into the peritoneum
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