USG AND MDCT CORRELATION IN ABDOMINAL TRAUMA(STUDY OF 100 PATIENTS)

Dr Shital K Turakhia; Dr Dipali C Shah; Dr Ami Jani; Dr Natisha Arora; Dr Hardik M Raiyani

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

USG AND MDCT CORRELATION IN ABDOMINAL TRAUMA(STUDY OF 100 PATIENTS)

Dr Shital K Turakhia, Dr Dipali C Shah, Dr Ami Jani, Dr Natisha Arora, Dr Hardik M Raiyani

Abstract :

The challenge in the imaging of abdominal trauma is to accurately identify injuries that require early exploration and at the same time avoid unnecessary operative intervention in cases that can be managed conservatively. A direct abdominal hit or run over accidents are more likely to cause serious internal damage. A number of investigations are available for trauma patients ranging from Plain X ray, USG, Doppler, CECT and MRI. While most of the centres have stopped relying on Plain Abdominal X ray as it is less informative and delays the treatment to the patient. Some centres directly proceed with CECT as CT is the most informative investigation and best investigation in trauma. However some centres advocate USG as primary investigation and decide further management on basis of combination of USG and clinical findings. This avoids unnecessary radiation exposure and increased cost of treatment for the patient. Our study which includes 100 patients with abdominal trauma aims to study the effectiveness of USG as a primary investigation in abdominal trauma