Computed Tomography Tractography Accuracy in Detecting Organ and Peritoneal Violation in Torso penetrating Wounds: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Penetrating torso wounds are commonly seen in trauma centres worldwide. In hemodynamically stable patients, with no clinical indication for exploratory laparotomy, diagnostic strategies are changing. It is shifted from invasive diagnostic methods, such as local wound exploration, diagnostic peritoneal lavage, and laparoscopy, to conservative imaging approaches[1]. Computed tomography (CT) has been introduced to evaluate organ injury and peritoneal violation. It is limited by being dependent on the radiologist [2].
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research