Organs that could be injured by a stab wound to the upper-left quadrant would include: skin, stomach, liver, left kidney, spleen, intestines, and pancreas. Risks/outcomes would depend on where the wound was located exactly. Infection would be a risk regardless of location. Injury to hollow organs carries the risk of leaking of contents into the abdominal cavity. Example, the intestines could cause leakage of stool. Each organ has its own specific function/functions and injury can cause life-long problems. Example, the pancreas secretes insulin and without proper function, the patient could become dependent on diabetic medication to remove sugar from the blood. The risk of excessive bleeding, both internal and external. There is also the risk
