We have located links that may give you full text access.
Splenic trauma: value of follow-up CT.
Radiology 1995 January
PURPOSE: To determine the value of follow-up computed tomography (CT) after expectant treatment in patients with clinically stable blunt splenic trauma.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medical records and CT studies for 42 patients were reviewed, and injuries were graded on a scale of 1-6. Patients were divided into three groups: stable patients with no follow-up CT (group 1, n = 14), stable patients with follow-up CT (group 2, n = 22), and symptomatic patients with follow-up (group 3, n = 6). Serial hemoglobin values and clinical findings at follow-up CT were reviewed.
RESULTS: All patients in groups 1 and 2 remained clinically stable with good outcomes. In group 3, follow-up CT scans demonstrated worsening condition in four patients (67%), and three of the four had poor outcomes.
CONCLUSION: Follow-up CT may be unnecessary in patients with clinically stable splenic trauma.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medical records and CT studies for 42 patients were reviewed, and injuries were graded on a scale of 1-6. Patients were divided into three groups: stable patients with no follow-up CT (group 1, n = 14), stable patients with follow-up CT (group 2, n = 22), and symptomatic patients with follow-up (group 3, n = 6). Serial hemoglobin values and clinical findings at follow-up CT were reviewed.
RESULTS: All patients in groups 1 and 2 remained clinically stable with good outcomes. In group 3, follow-up CT scans demonstrated worsening condition in four patients (67%), and three of the four had poor outcomes.
CONCLUSION: Follow-up CT may be unnecessary in patients with clinically stable splenic trauma.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app