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Current use of CT in the evaluation and management of injured patients. Surg Clin North Am 2011 Feb;91(1):233-48

Date

12/28/2010

Pubmed ID

21184912

DOI

10.1016/j.suc.2010.10.018

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-78650280275 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   21 Citations

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.

Author List

Milia DJ, Brasel K

Author

David J. Milia MD Associate Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Abdominal Injuries
Humans
Radiation Dosage
Radiography, Abdominal
Radiography, Thoracic
Thoracic Injuries
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Wounds, Nonpenetrating