Case report: CT demonstration of extravasated contrast medium from traumatic rupture of the gastric artery.
We present a case where CT demonstrated intraperitoneal contrast medium subsequently shown to be due to active haemorrhage from a ruptured gastric artery. The appearances may be mistaken for traumatic bowel perforation and the differential is discussed.
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CT Scanning Unit, General Infirmary, Leeds.
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012421:Rupture; D013270:Stomach / Q000098:blood supply*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed