Computed tomographic angiography in pediatric blunt traumatic vascular injury.
Pediatric vascular injuries are rare but can be difficult to diagnose and challenging to manage. We present our experience with computed tomographic angiography in 3 pediatric patients with vascular injuries secondary to blunt trauma. Computed tomographic angiography is noninvasive, fast, rapidly available in most centers, and can evaluate for other injuries. We present a review of the literature and recommend computed tomographic angiography as the diagnostic tool of choice in the evaluation of pediatric blunt vascular trauma.
Lineen
Edward B
EB
Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami/Ryder Trauma Center, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL 33136, USA. elineen@med.miami.edu
Faresi
Mariano
M
Ferrari
Michelle
M
Neville
Holly L
HL
Thompson
William R
WR
Sola
Juan E
JE
D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000494:pharmacology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D012494:Sampling Studies; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis
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