Role of Sonographic Imaging Findings in Evaluation of Cases Presenting with History of Blunt Abdominal Trauma in UCMS-TH

Authors

  • Sanju Rawal Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal
  • Sadhan Mukhi Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v8i02.34243

Keywords:

Ultrasonography, Blunt abdominal trauma, Computed tomography

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Physical examination is often unreliable. Computed tomography scan is costly, time consuming, requires injection of contrast, exposure to radiation and patient transport thereby limiting its use. With the usage of sonography, it is possible to evaluate and help in the management of patients with blunt abdominal trauma. The proposed study enables sonographic technique in assessing and accurately detecting the    presence of free fluid and to pin point the injured organ, thereby helping the clinicians and surgeons in appropriate management

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Our study was cross sectional conducted on UCMS-TH, Bhairahawa, Nepal. Total 150 cases with history of blunt abdominal trauma were included and scanned by GE LOGIQ6 PRO ultrasound scanner for the duration of one year.

RESULTS

A total of 150 patients were evaluated 121 were males and 29 were females. Free fluid was detected in total 112 cases (74.66%) out of which with most common injured solid organs were Liver and spleen in total 31 cases (20.7%) each, which were further confirmed on CT scan.

CONCLUSION

Ultrasonography is easy to perform, quick, cost effective and is highly sensitive in detecting free fluid and solid organ injuries however insignificant in patients with bowel or mesenteric injuries in cases of blunt abdominal trauma and demand CT scan.

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Author Biographies

Sanju Rawal, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Radiology, Universal College of Medical sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Sadhan Mukhi, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

Department of Radiology, Universal College of Medical sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal

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Published

2020-12-31

How to Cite

Rawal, S., & Mukhi, S. (2020). Role of Sonographic Imaging Findings in Evaluation of Cases Presenting with History of Blunt Abdominal Trauma in UCMS-TH. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 8(02), 11–14. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v8i02.34243

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 02 (2020)

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