Computed tomographic(CT) scans of 21 patients with proven renal injuries after blunt abdominal trauma were retrospectively reviewed to determine the role of the CT in evaluating renal injury.
CT scans demonstrated as renal contusion(8), superficial laceration(3), deep laceration(6), intrarenal hematoma(10), subcapsular hematoma(7), extrarenal fluid collection(17), shattered kidney(2), vascualr pedicle injury(2), uretero-pelvic
junction
avulsion(1), and associated intra-abdominal injuries(20) such as splenic(1), pancreatic and SMV tear(1).
This study suggests that CT is an effective initial modality in evaluation of suspected renal injury because of precise detection and defining is extent with associated intra-abdominal injuries.
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