Indications and use of abdominal angiography in trauma.
A series of 148 angiographic examinations in patients with blunt abdominal trauma have been reviewed. The major indications for arteriography were: (1) manifestations of shock in conjunction with clinical signs of abdominal injury; (2) the necessity for differentiation of multiple abdominal injuries; and (3) clinical signs of delayed rupture. Few false positive or false negative results were noted. The typical angiographic findings are discussed.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*