Unenhanced CT of abdominal and pelvic hemorrhage

CT performed without oral or intravenous contrast is the initial imaging study of choice in many situations for the detection of hemorrhage anywhere in the abdomen and pelvis. The presence or absence of hemorrhage can be determined rapidly, and the amount and precise location of hemorrhage can also...

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Published in:Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MRI CT, and MRI, 1999-04, Vol.20 (2), p.94-107
Main Authors: Katz, Douglas S, Lane, Michael J, Mindelzun, Robert E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Abdominal Injuries - complications
Abdominal Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Contrast Media - administration & dosage
Diagnosis, Differential
Hemorrhage - diagnostic imaging
Hemorrhage - etiology
Humans
Injections, Intravenous
Pelvis - diagnostic imaging
Pelvis - injuries
Radiography, Abdominal - methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:CT performed without oral or intravenous contrast is the initial imaging study of choice in many situations for the detection of hemorrhage anywhere in the abdomen and pelvis. The presence or absence of hemorrhage can be determined rapidly, and the amount and precise location of hemorrhage can also be evaluated. This article reviews the appearances and the common and unusual etiologies of abdominal and pelvic hemorrhage on unenhanced CT. The role of intravenous contrast-enhanced CT in patients with known or suspected abdominal and pelvic hemorrhage is also examined.
ISSN:0887-2171
1558-5034
DOI:10.1016/S0887-2171(99)90041-0