US B-mode and CEUS (Contrast-Enhances Ultrasound) patterns in n = 62 patient with traumatic and spontaneous non-traumatic (n = 33) and traumatic (n = 29) splenic ruptures: a compe…

Introduction: Both US B-mode and CEUS are well established procedures when diagnosing traumatic splenic ruptures (TSR). It is uncertain whether spontaneous splenic ruptures (SSR) and TSR differ concerning clinic, B-Bild and CEUS pattern and prognosis. Material and methods: Between 12/2003 and 2/2010 n = 33 SSR and n = 29 TSR were diagnosed in an medical universitary ultrasound laboratory. All patients were examined with B-Bild and CEUS. Clinical data, US B-mode and CEUS pattern incl. Grading and course were retrospectivly analysed and compared. Results: There were significant differences concerning clinical data…