Multi-detector CT (MDCT) in bowel and mesenteric injury

Objectives: To evaluate multi-detector CT (MDCT) findings in bowel and mesenteric injury due to blunt abdominal trauma. Method: Retrospective evaluation of MDCT scan reports of patients admitted in Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar with bowel and mesenteric injury during the period of January 2...

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Published in:Journal of emergency medicine, trauma & acute care trauma & acute care, 2013-08, Vol.2013 (1)
Main Authors: Nelliyulla Parambath, Arif, Ali Al Hilili, Shatha, Ravikumar, Vajjalla
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Language:English
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Summary:Objectives: To evaluate multi-detector CT (MDCT) findings in bowel and mesenteric injury due to blunt abdominal trauma. Method: Retrospective evaluation of MDCT scan reports of patients admitted in Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar with bowel and mesenteric injury during the period of January 2005 to April 2008. Results: MDCT, without using oral contrast, clearly demonstrated various specific and less specific findings of bowel and mesenteric injury. Conclusion: Multi-detector CT is an excellent diagnostic modality in bowel and mesenteric injury. Routine administration of oral contrast agent is not mandatory for initial evaluation of these patients.
ISSN:1999-7086
1999-7094
DOI:10.5339/jemtac.2013.2