title: Computed tomography of abdominal and pelvic trauma.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) is now considered an accepted modality in the initial and follow-up evaluations of traumatized patients. The purpose of this article is to reaffirm the important role of CT in the assessment of trauma. The subject matter covered includes trauma involving the abdomen and pelvis, including the spine and hips.
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001659:Biliary Tract / Q000293:injuries; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000293:injuries; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods