Educational Review of Predictive Value and Findings of Computed Tomography Scan in Diagnosing Bowel and Mesenteric Injuries After Blunt Trauma: Correlation With Trauma Surgery Findings in 163 Patients

Abstract Background and Aims Laparotomy can detect bowel and mesenteric injuries in 1.2%–5% of patients following blunt abdominal trauma. Delayed diagnosis in such cases is strongly related to increased risk of ongoing sepsis, with subsequent higher morbidity and mortality. Computed tomography (CT)...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian Association of Radiologists journal 2017-08, Vol.68 (3), p.276-285
Hauptverfasser: Cinquantini, Francesco, MD, Tugnoli, Gregorio, MD, Piccinini, Alice, MD, Coniglio, Carlo, MD, Mannone, Sergio, MD, Biscardi, Andrea, MD, Gordini, Giovanni, MD, PhD, MPH, Di Saverio, Salomone, MD, FACS, FRCS
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