MDCT in blunt intestinal trauma.
Injuries to the small and large intestine from blunt trauma represent a defined clinical entity, often not easy to correctly diagnose in emergency but extremely important for the therapeutic assessment of patients. This article summarizes the MDCT spectrum of findings in intestinal blunt lesions, from functional disorders to hemorrhage and perforation.
Romano
Stefania
S
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, "A.Cardarelli" Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy. stefromano@libero.itt
Scaglione
Mariano
M
Tortora
Giovanni
G
Martino
Antonio
A
Di Pietto
Francesco
F
Romano
Luigia
L
Grassi
Roberto
R
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*