Published June 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Use of computed tomographic scanning and embolization to improve the nonoperative management of splenic trauma: critically appraised topic

  • 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)

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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

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