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