The significance of ultrasound examination at hemodynamically stable patients with abdominal trauma

The aim of the survey: Ultrasound is an irreplaceable method for examination of patients with abdominal trauma, having high sensitivity (about 95%) and relatively 'high diagnostic accuracy' (35–95%) in consequences of traumatic abdominal injuries detection. The aim of the survey was to determine the significance of the US findings at the initial examination, in order to revise and eventually change current, or set new diagnostic protocols for these patients. Method: 120 selected, hemodynamically stable patients with strong clinical suspicion of abdominal trauma existence were examined by US during 2007. We compa…