title: [Aspects of imaging modalities in relation to damage control surgery].
abstract: The imaging modalities computed tomography (CT) and the ultrasonography (US) examination focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) in relation to damage control in traumas are discussed. CT has the advantage of high sensitivity and specificity for detection of organ specific lesions. FAST ultrasound is a good screening tool for intraperitoneal bleeding, but the sensitivity and specificity is lower than by CT. We recommend FAST-US prehospitally or early in the trauma room resuscitation. Haemodynamically stable patients with relevant traumas should undergo CT.
authors.affiliation: Billeddiagnostisk Afdeling, Køge Sygehus, Lykkebækvej 1, 4600 Køge. caroline.ewertsen@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ewertsen
authors.forename: Kristoffer Lindskov
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: Michael Bachmann
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D019091:Critical Pathways; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery