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oa Multi-detector CT (MDCT) in bowel and mesenteric injury
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- Source: Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care, Volume 2013, Issue 1, Aug 2013,
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- 01 June 2012
- 02 February 2013
- 01 July 2013
Abstract
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.
© 2012 Parambath, Al Hilili, Ravikumar, licensee Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals.