Clinical Value of CT for Differentiation between Ascites and Hemorrhage: An Experimental In-Vitro Study

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-450320
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.45032

Kerschbaum, Maximilian

; Schurr, Leonhard Andreas ; Riedl, Moritz

; Mayr, Agnes ; Weiß, Isabella ; Klute, Lisa ; Popp, Daniel

; Pfeifer, Christian

; Ernstberger, Antonio

; Alt, Volker

; Dendl, Lena Marie

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Abstract

Background: Abdominal trauma, leading to intra-abdominal bleeding, is a life-threatening condition that might need emergency surgical intervention. Sonography and Computed Tomography (CT) are most commonly used to detect free intra-abdominal fluid. This study investigates the accuracy of CT to distinguish between ascites and intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Methods: Ascites were collected during a ...