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[[CT of the abdomen and pelvis]] in [[trauma]]: | [[CT of the abdomen and pelvis]] in [[trauma]]: | ||
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{{Abdominal and pelvic trauma - choice of modality}} | {{Abdominal and pelvic trauma - choice of modality}} | ||
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| + | *Blunt trauma: Both initially and for follow up when patients are treated non-operatively. Also to clear patients before being dismissed from the ER to rule out significant injury, as an alternative to observation.<ref name=Ledbetter2007/> | ||
| + | *Penetrating trauma. However, the indication for initial surgical exploration is higher than for blunt trauma.<ref name=Ledbetter2007/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:46, 7 May 2019
Authors:
Mikael Häggström; Authors of integrated article from Radiology Assistant[1] [notes 1]
CT of the abdomen and pelvis in trauma:
Planning
Choice of modality
According to US guidelines:[2]
- The initial choice is generally CT of the abdomen and pelvis in trauma if the patient is stable enough for the exam.
- In unstable patients, X-ray of the thorax, X-ray of the abdomen and pelvis and FAST scan are preferable if they can be done with relatively little interference with resuscitation.
Indications
- Blunt trauma: Both initially and for follow up when patients are treated non-operatively. Also to clear patients before being dismissed from the ER to rule out significant injury, as an alternative to observation.[1]
- Penetrating trauma. However, the indication for initial surgical exploration is higher than for blunt trauma.[1]
Notes
- ↑ For a full list of contributors, see article history. Creators of images are attributed at the image description pages, seen by clicking on the images. See Radlines:Authorship for details.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Stephen Ledbetter and Robin Smithuis. Acute Abdomen - Role of CT in Trauma. Radiology Assistant.. Published August 2, 2007. Used with permission
- ↑ . Blunt Abdominal Trauma, ACR Appropriateness Criteria. American College of Radiology. Last review date: 2012
