The Role of Computed Tomography in management of Blunt Abdominal Trauma conducted at Government tertiary hospital, Western India : A prospective observational study

Comparison of efficacy of CT scan and ultrasound in patients with blunt abdominal trauma

“…Lack of skilled personnel may also contribute to the lower efficacy of USG. 21 This was in accordance to a similar study by Vadodariya et al wherein CT scan was more sensitive than USG. 21 Mallik et al also reported CT scanning to be superior to Ultrasound.…”

“…21 This was in accordance to a similar study by Vadodariya et al wherein CT scan was more sensitive than USG. 21 Mallik et al also reported CT scanning to be superior to Ultrasound. 22 The most common organ to be affected during the blunt abdominal trauma in present study was the liver, followed by spleen, kidney and pancreas.…”

“…In a study by Vadodariya et al, similar results were observed where the authors reported CT scan to be a better diagnostic tool for blunt abdominal trauma compared to USG. 21 In a study by Abu-Zidan et al, in New Zealand, lesions in 7 patients were missed by USG, which were identified by CT scan, proving CT to be better concurring present studies. 23 Although USG and CT scan have replaced most of the older diagnostic procedures for the detection of blunt abdominal trauma, apart from many advantages, both of these procedures have their disadvantages.…”