Computed tomography (CT) in blunt liver injury: a pictorial essay
Radhiana, H.; Azian, A.A.; Razali, M.R.A.; Kamariah, C.M.S.
Medical Journal of Malaysia 65(4): 319-325
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283 PMID: 21901958 Document Number: 638724
Computed tomography (CT) is widely used in assessing clinically stable patients with blunt abdominal trauma. In these patients, liver is one of the commonest organs being injured and CT can accurately identify and assess the extent of the injury. The CT features of blunt liver trauma include laceration, subcapsular or parenchymal haematomas, active haemorrhage and vascular injuries. Widespread use of CT has notably influenced the management of blunt liver injury from routine surgical to nonsurgical management. We present pictorial illustrations of various liver injuries depicted on CT in patients with blunt trauma.