Current Use of CT in the Evaluation and Management of Injured Patients

David J. Milia; Karen Brasel

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2010.10.018

Current Use of CT in the Evaluation and Management of Injured Patients

David J. Milia
, Karen Brasel

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Abstract

From its beginnings as a time consuming and an inefficient imaging modality with no place in the evaluation of traumatically injured patients, computed axial tomographic (CT) scanners have evolved to yield rapid, highly sensitive images, revolutionizing trauma management protocols. This article describes the fundamentals of CT and the imaging protocols and discusses the use of CT in diagnosing injuries to various regions, such as abdomen, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidney, and chest.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	233-248
Number of pages	16
Journal	Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume	91
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2010.10.018
State	Published - Feb 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

CT scan
Computed axial tomography
Trauma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery

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