A Prospective Observational Study in CT Evaluation of Solid Organs in Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Abstract: Introduction: A prospective study was conducted at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital on 40 patients with blunt abdominal trauma from July 2022 to January 2024. After obtaining informed consent, patient histories and clinical examinations were recorded. Inclusion criteria included all ages with blunt trauma due to accidents, falls, and other blunt injuries, excluding unstable patients, pregnant patients, and those previously evaluated. Methodology: The study assessed the effectiveness of CT in diagnosing solid organ injuries. CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis were conducted using TOSHIBA ACTIVION 16, with patients scanned in helical mode. Imaging parameters were 120 kV, 150 mAs, and 0.7?1.5 mm section thickness. Scans were analysed for solid organ injuries to help guide management decisions. Results and Discussion: The majority of cases involved individuals aged 21?30 years. Men (85%) were more affected than women (15%), with road accidents (47.5%) and falls (37.5%) being common causes. Liver injuries were most frequent (42.5%), followed by spleen (32%), kidney (15%), adrenal (7.5%), and pancreas (2.5%) injuries, aligning with existing studies. CT grading correlated with intra-operative findings in 94.73% of cases, with significant agreement (kappa = 0.831, p
Keywords: CT imaging, blunt abdominal trauma, solid organ injuries, liver and spleen injuries, injury management
How to Cite?: Dr. Megha Dilip, Dr. Pratibha Nayak, Dr. Rajan B, "A Prospective Observational Study in CT Evaluation of Solid Organs in Blunt Abdominal Trauma", Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 870-873, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241114160434, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241114160434