Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8606200 | Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The low sensitivity and low NPV do not support the use of UPMCT as an alternative to conventional autopsy to diagnose and/or rule out traumatic abdominal injuries. Nevertheless, UPMCT remains a helpful tool as it helps detect hemoperitoneum and virtually exclude presence of perihepatic hematomas.
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Authors
A. Carballeira Álvarez, J. Mancini, L. Tuchtan-Torrents, P. Gach, C. Bartoli, J. Desfeux, M.D. Piercecchi, G. Gorincour,