Diagnostic imaging in the evaluation of blunt abdominal trauma

Blunt abdominal trauma is a common cause of death and nonfatal injury. Diagnostic imaging may provide useful information in hemodynamically stable patients. In addition, patients who are comatose may benefit from imaging when intra-abdominal findings would change the course of clinical management. C...

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Published inAmerican family physician Vol. 54; no. 1; p. 205
Main Authors Barloon, T J, Weissman, A M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1996
Subjects
Abdominal Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Algorithms
Humans
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Blunt abdominal trauma is a common cause of death and nonfatal injury. Diagnostic imaging may provide useful information in hemodynamically stable patients. In addition, patients who are comatose may benefit from imaging when intra-abdominal findings would change the course of clinical management. Computed tomographic scanning of the abdomen usually provides accurate information and may allow the physician to determine whether observation or surgery is warranted.
ISSN:0002-838X