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01-12-2013 | Review Article

Evaluating blunt pancreatic trauma at whole body CT: current practices and future directions

Authors: David Dreizin, Matthew Bordegaray, Nikki Tirada, Siva P. Raman, Kevin Kadakia, Felipe Munera

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 6/2013

Abstract

Blunt pancreatic trauma almost always occurs in the setting of multiple severe injuries, and is usually diagnosed within the context of whole-body trauma CT. Associated injuries may flag the pancreas for greater scrutiny. Main duct laceration is the primary determinant of the need for surgical intervention. Characterization is improved with advanced post-processing techniques. We present useful diagnostic pearls, describe key pitfalls, and review advancements in the evaluation of pancreatic trauma at whole-body MDCT.

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Title: Evaluating blunt pancreatic trauma at whole body CT: current practices and future directions
Authors: David Dreizin
Matthew Bordegaray
Nikki Tirada
Siva P. Raman
Kevin Kadakia
Felipe Munera
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-013-1133-9

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