Billeddiagnostiske aspekter ved damage control-kirurgi

Translated title of the contribution: Aspects of imaging modalities in relation to damage control surgery

Caroline Ewertsen, Kristoffer Lindskov Hansen, Michael Bachmann Nielsen

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    Abstract

    The imaging modalities computed tomography (CT) and the ultrasonography (US) examination focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) in relation to damage control in traumas are discussed. CT has the advantage of high sensitivity and specificity for detection of organ specific lesions. FAST ultrasound is a good screening tool for intraperitoneal bleeding, but the sensitivity and specificity is lower than by CT. We recommend FAST-US prehospitally or early in the trauma room resuscitation. Haemodynamically stable patients with relevant traumas should undergo CT.
    Translated title of the contributionAspects of imaging modalities in relation to damage control surgery
    Original languageDanish
    JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
    Volume173
    Issue number18
    Pages (from-to)1267-70
    Number of pages4
    ISSN0041-5782
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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