Scanning in the diagnosis of hepatic and splenic trauma

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Va. Med. Mon.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7326405

Fitzer, P M

The diagnosis of hepatic and splenic injuries in the trauma patient with classic physical and plain film findings usually presents little problem. If bleeding is severe there is no time for extensive roentgenographic or laboratory studies. Often, however, the trauma is mild, and the physical findings quite minimal at best. Other injuries may divert attention. The patient may be unconscious. In such circumstances, clinical evaluation of possible hepatic or splenic injuries is difficult. Scanning of the liver and spleen is a safe, accurate, noninvasive, readily available technique for the detection of traumatic rupture, laceration, or hematoma. This report describes two cases in which scanning proved helpful in the management of blunt abdominal trauma.

• Research Organization: Riverside Hospital, Newport, VA
• OSTI ID: 7326405
• Journal Information: Va. Med. Mon.; (United States), Journal Name: Va. Med. Mon.; (United States) Vol. 103:1; ISSN VMMOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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