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ABDOMINAL TRAUMA
 

 

 

Initial Evaluation

Blunt Trauma

Results warranting further radiological investigation :

  • Gross haematuria
  • Microscopic haematuria and shock
Imaging patients with gross haematuria alone can miss two thirds of renal injuries.
Using the above criteria, a study of 1588 patients missed only 3 minor injuries (as determined by CT scan)

Introduction
Case Presentation
Initial Evaluation
Radiology
Grading
Management
Surgical Technique
Conclusions

 

Penetrating Trauma

Image all suspected injuries
There is no correlation between the degree of haematuria and the extent of the injury.

  • 14% of major injuries have no haematuria
  • 10% of minor injuries have no haematuria