title: CT evaluation of the liver with acute blunt trauma.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) provides accurate assessment of blunt liver injuries. This article reviews the indications, technique, diagnosis, and role of CT in the management of liver injuries following blunt abdominal trauma. The spectrum of liver injuries and its complications seen on CT have been described and illustrated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore 21201, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shanmuganathan
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Mirvis
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000208:Acute Disease; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy