2018
DOI: 10.1007/s40134-018-0276-6
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Blunt Injury of the Bowel and Mesentery

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“…These criteria reflect the incorporation of CT scanning into the evaluation of trauma patients both with blunt and penetrating mechanisms. [2][3][4][5][6] The OIS was reviewed and approved by the board of managers of the AAST.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These criteria reflect the incorporation of CT scanning into the evaluation of trauma patients both with blunt and penetrating mechanisms. [2][3][4][5][6] The OIS was reviewed and approved by the board of managers of the AAST.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Motor vehicle collision, physical assault, sports-related trauma, and fall from a height remain the most frequent causes of blunt bowel and mesenteric injuries [ 8 ]. First, three patterns of blunt force include compression, acceleration–deceleration, and overpressure [ 9 ].…”
Section: Epidemiology Pathomechanism and Clinical Evaluationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The scan should be performed at least 6 h after the initial CT to allow abnormalities to evolve and manifest [ 1 ]. Some studies have suggested that the repeat scan be performed 24–48 h following trauma, although any decision should be weighed against the risks of delaying surgery to treat significant injuries [ 8 21 ]. Concerning a suspected proximal bowel injury, such as in the duodenum, an immediate repeat CT with oral contrast can be helpful in differentiating full-thickness injury from partial-thickness injury when the initial CT is inconclusive and no clinical signs warrant immediate laparotomy [ 22 ].…”
Section: Imaging Evaluationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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