Review article

RADIOLOGICAL METHODS IN DIAGNOSIS OF PEDIATRIC BLUNT ABDOMINAL TRAUMA

ANAMARIJA BOŽIĆ ; University of Zagreb, School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
MARKO BAŠKOVIĆ orcid.org/0000-0003-4218-6184 ; Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
ANA TRIPALO BATOŠ ; Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
BOŽIDAR ŽUPANČIĆ ; Children’s Hospital Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Blunt abdominal trauma in children is the leading cause of mortality, morbidity and permanent disability. Most commonly injured organs due to blunt abdominal trauma are spleen, liver, kidneys and pancreas. Injuries of bowels and bladder are not so common. Diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma in children is a challenging task where diagnostic imaging plays a signifi cant role. The most commonly used imaging modalities are computed tomography (CT) and ultrasonography. CT is a method of choice for hemodynamically stable children. Ultrasonography can be performed in hemodynamically unstable patients at their bedside. Ultrasonography has a limited use in the diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma in children.

Keywords

blunt abdominal trauma; pediatric trauma; pediatric radiology

Hrčak ID:

208542

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/208542

Publication date:

16.11.2018.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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