Comparative Study of Multidetector Computed Tomography and Ultrasonography Findings in Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Abstract

BACKGROUNDBlunt abdominal trauma usually has low sensitivity on physical examination and also subtle clinical manifestations. Improved resolution of the ultrasound machines and availability of multiple frequency probes has improved the specificity of ultrasound evaluation in blunt abdominal trauma. Despite this about 50% of the solid organ injuries are missed. Computed tomography has been used with better specificity to evaluate patients with blunt abdominal trauma who are FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) positive as well as indeterminate and clinically suspicious cases of solid organ, hollow viscera, spine and pelvic injury.