ROLE OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN BLUNT ABDOMINAL TRAUMA

Diagnostic Value of Abdominal Ultrasonography in Patients with Blunt Abdominal Trauma

BACKGROUND Various investigative modalities are used to detect intra-abdominal injury requiring surgical intervention. Ultrasonography (US) is a cheap, readily available, safe and non-invasive investigation used in the evaluation of patients with blunt abdominal trauma. Patients are subjected to no added risk of radiation. AIMS The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of US ...

Pediatric blunt abdominal trauma.

Blunt pediatric trauma is a major threat to the health and well-being of children. Nationwide, many practitioners care for children who face this issue. Some key principles related to the evaluation and management of these children are elucidated in this article.

Blunt abdominal trauma.

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79 - Blunt Abdominal Trauma

greater diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The mechanism of blunt trauma may range from high-speed injuries to minor falls or direct blows to the abdomen. Motor vehicle collisions are responsible for approximately 75%, blows to the abdomen for approximately 15%, and falls for approximately 9% of injuries. Evaluation is further complicated by extraabdominal injuries, as well as by altered me...

Blunt Abdominal Trauma