Effectiveness of computed tomography scanning to detect blunt bowel and mesenteric injuries requiring surgical intervention: A systematic literature review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.08.018
Abstract: BACKGROUND Computed tomography (CT) diagnostic accuracy for blunt bowel and mesenteric injuries (BBMI) is controversial. DATA SOURCES A literature review to compute aggregate CT performance and individual CT sign sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; bowel; bowel mesenteric; blunt bowel ... See more keywords
Significant blunt bowel and mesenteric injury – Comparison of two CT scoring systems in a trauma registry cohort
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2021.100380
Abstract: Highlights • Significant blunt bowel or mesenteric injury is rare in polytrauma patients.• Certain CT features are pathognomic, but they seldom occur and may be subtle.• Scoring systems are helpful, especially when they are based… read more here.
Keywords: scoring systems; bowel mesenteric; significant blunt; blunt bowel ... See more keywords
Radiologic Imaging of Traumatic Bowel and Mesenteric Injuries: A Comprehensive Up-to-Date Review
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DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2022.0998
Abstract: Diagnosing bowel and mesenteric trauma poses a significant challenge to radiologists. Although these injuries are relatively rare, immediate laparotomy may be indicated when they occur. Delayed diagnosis and treatment are associated with increased morbidity and… read more here.
Keywords: bowel; mesenteric injuries; imaging traumatic; radiologic imaging ... See more keywords