EVALUATION OF BLUNT ABDOMINAL TRAUMA BY MULTI-DETECTOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

Dr. J.ABDUL GAFOOR; Dr. PRATYUSHA.I; Dr. HARINATH.D

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

EVALUATION OF BLUNT ABDOMINAL TRAUMA BY MULTI-DETECTOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

Dr. J. Abdul Gafoor, Dr. Pratyusha. I, Dr. Harinath. D

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION : Blunt Abdominal Trauma is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the present age most commonly due to road traffic accident followed by falls and other causes 1.MDCT plays a major role in the evaluation of the hemodynamically stable patients with high sensitivity and specificity.MDCT also helps in grading the organ injuries which in turns aids in appropriate management. AIM : Our study aims at evaluation of 80 pateints with blunt abdominal trauma with emphasis on early diagnosis and management. MATERIALS AND METHODS : This prospective study was done in patients who have been referred to our college with a history of blunt abdominal trauma for CECT abdomen and pelvis and hemodynamically stable .Imaging has been done with sections obtained from above the diaphragm to pubic symphysis.Plain study was done first followed by contrast injection as needed. CONCLUSION : Timely utilisation of proper imaging modalities along with clinical examination in patients with blunt abdominal trauma aims at significantly decreasing mortality and mobidity .