Assessment of blunt abdominal trauma.
Computerized tomography (CT) scanning and diagnostic peritoneal lavage have often been seen as competing modalities in the assessment of blunt abdominal trauma. Each has its own strengths and weakness. A judicious use of both modalities can result in improved diagnostic accuracy. An algorithm for their appropriate use is suggested.
Monash University Department of Surgery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D010533:Peritoneal Lavage; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging