Limitations of computed tomography in the recognition of delayed splenic rupture

Delayed splenic rupture is a rare but life threatening complication of abdominal trauma. A case is reported in which initial evaluation by CT did not show hemoperitoneum or splenic laceration in a patient who ruptured his spleen 10 days following the initial injury. The limitations of current diagno...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of computer assisted tomography 1984-12, Vol.8 (6), p.1205-1207
Hauptverfasser:	TAYLOR, C. R, ROSENFIELD, A. T
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences False Negative Reactions Humans Injuries of the abdomen. Foreign bodies of the digestive system Male Medical sciences Splenic Rupture - diagnostic imaging Time Factors Tomography, X-Ray Computed Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	Delayed splenic rupture is a rare but life threatening complication of abdominal trauma. A case is reported in which initial evaluation by CT did not show hemoperitoneum or splenic laceration in a patient who ruptured his spleen 10 days following the initial injury. The limitations of current diagnostic methods are reviewed.
ISSN:	0363-8715 1532-3145
DOI:	10.1097/00004728-198412000-00037