MDCT in blunt intestinal trauma

Eur J Radiol. 2006 Sep;59(3):359-66. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2006.05.011. Epub 2006 Jun 23.

Abstract

Injuries to the small and large intestine from blunt trauma represent a defined clinical entity, often not easy to correctly diagnose in emergency but extremely important for the therapeutic assessment of patients. This article summarizes the MDCT spectrum of findings in intestinal blunt lesions, from functional disorders to hemorrhage and perforation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Intestines / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestines / injuries*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnostic imaging*