MDCT of blunt renal trauma: imaging findings and therapeutic implications

Conclusions The interpretation of CT findings in blunt renal trauma may be improved and made faster by the knowledge of their therapeutic consequences. Teaching Points • The majority of blunt renal injuries do not require surgical treatment. • CT findings in blunt renal injury must be evaluated considering their therapeutic consequences. • Some CT findings in blunt renal trauma are not included in the AAST classification.
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research