Computerized tomography in diagnosis of bladder rupture.
Patients with significant pelvic fractures and hematuria must be carefully evaluated for concomitant urinary tract injuries. Computerized tomography may be a useful adjunct to retrograde cystography for diagnosing bladder rupture in those patients with either equivocal or unexpectedly negative findings on cystograms.
Lowe
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Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Fishman
E K
EK
Oesterling
J E
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004630:Emergencies; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012421:Rupture; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*
D003287:Contrast Media