Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasonography (US) in detecting intraabdominal injuries in patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma. Materials and Methods: All patients admitted to the emergency department with blunt abdominal trauma in 2009 were retrospectively evaluated. Records of clinical examinations, US reports and computed tomography (CT) fi ndings were evaluated. Sensitivity, specifi city, positive and negative predictive values for detecting abdominal free fl uid and/or intraab… Show more
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