Splenic Trauma: What is New? - 18/11/11
, Kathirkamanthan Shanmuganathan, MDRésumé |
Evaluation for splenic injury is an important component of patient assessment after blunt abdominal trauma. Key imaging modalities include ultrasound, particularly for rapid identification of hemoperitoneum, and computed tomography (CT), which permits a more detailed and accurate determination of splenic integrity. Specific findings at contrast-enhanced multidetector CT (MDCT) should prompt the consideration of catheter angiography with arterial embolization as an adjunct to nonsurgical management. This article reviews the roles of imaging in the management of splenic trauma, illustrates the MDCT appearance of various splenic injuries, and discusses imaging-based indications for operative and angiographic intervention.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Trauma, Spleen, Ultrasound, Computed tomography, Angiography, Embolization
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| The authors have nothing to disclose. |
Vol 50 - N° 1
P. 105-122 - janvier 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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