CT EVALUATION OF THE LIVER WITH ACUTE BLUNT TRAUMA

Authors
SHANMUGANATHAN K MIRVIS SE
Citation
K. Shanmuganathan et Se. Mirvis, CT EVALUATION OF THE LIVER WITH ACUTE BLUNT TRAUMA, Critical reviews in diagnostic imaging, 36(2), 1995, pp. 73-113
Citations number
66
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
Critical reviews in diagnostic imaging → ACNP
ISSN journal
10408371
Volume
36
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
73 - 113
Database
ISI
SICI code
1040-8371(1995)36:2<73:CEOTLW>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) provides accurate assessment of blunt liver i njuries. This article reviews the indications, technique, diagnosis, a nd role of CT in the management of liver injuries following blunt abdo minal trauma. The spectrum of liver injuries and its complications see n on CT have been described and illustrated.