Recent Advances in Abdominal Trauma CT

Computed tomography (CT) has evolved considerably since the introduction of this groundbreaking technology, with the initial research on the use of CT imaging of the brain, chest, and abdomen published in 1975.1 –4 Its potential role in imaging the emergency and trauma patient was first published in 1978.5 Since the introduction of multi-detector CT (MDCT), it has emerged as the main imaging modality for the evaluation of the poly-trauma patient.6 As the technology continues to evolve, protocols have been developed which can optimize visualization of the most critical injuries, which in turn determines if a patient requires conservative or surgical management.

Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - February 9, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Andrew Y. Choi, Uttam K. Bodanapally, Boris Shapiro, Michael N. Patlas, Douglas S. Katz Source Type: research