CEUS in gunshot wound of the liver – first experience in military mission

Purpose: Computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard technique in gunshot injuries imaging. In military missions and in case of mass casualties availability of CT scanning and capacity of airborne transporting may be limited. FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) remains the primary imaging examination in abdominal trauma. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) could close the diagnostic gap between CT scanning and FAST and back-up shortage of diagnostic availabilities. Material and methods: We report a case of gunshot wound of the liver during military mission in Afghanistan. FAST and CT scanning w…