title: Radiological investigation of liver trauma.
abstract: Difficult diagnostic problems may occur both acutely and in the long term in patients who have suffered severe upper abdominal trauma. Radiological investigation accurately demonstrates the presence and extent of liver damage. This article discusses the indications for both diagnostic and therapeutic radiological techniques and their roles in patient management.
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*