Published June 2003
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Journal article
Use of computed tomographic scanning and embolization to improve the nonoperative management of splenic trauma: critically appraised topic
Creators
- 1. Univ. of Western Ontario, London Health Services Centre, London, Ontario (Canada)
Description
A patient with a grade 3 splenic laceration, who was stable and being treated with nonoperative management (NOM) underwent contrast-enhancement abdominal computed tomography (CT) 3 days after the injury. The scan showed a 2-cm well-defined hyperdense contrast collection within the splenic laceration. (author)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
- Journal Volume
- 54
- Journal Issue
- 3
- Journal Page Range
- p. 183-184
- ISSN
- 0846-5371
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Canada
- Country of Input or Organization
- Canada
- INIS RN
- 35044603
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- ABDOMEN; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; SPLEEN; THERAPY
- Descriptors DEC
- BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY
Optional Information
- Notes
- 7 refs.