Imaging of Blunt Bowel, Mesenteric, and Body Wall Trauma

Bowel injury is the third most commonly encountered injury following blunt abdominal trauma after injuries to the liver and spleen.1 Gallbladder injuries and traumatic abdominal wall hernias are seen more infrequently. However, less common, these injuries can carry significant morbidity and mortality if unrecognized. It is therefore important for the radiologist to maintain a high level of vigilance toward their detection and to alert the surgeon of any suspicious findings.

Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - December 22, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Bradley Gans, Aaron Sodickson Source Type: research