Ultrasonography for acute blunt renal trauma: does it help?
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The role of ultrasonography in diagnosing blunt renal trauma is uncertain because it is much less sensitive in detecting parenchymal organ injuries. Indirect evidence such as perinephric haematoma may be easier to identify by ultrasonography and it is highly suggestive of underlying renal parenchymal injury. A patient with significant renal injuries diagnosed by bedside ultrasonography is reported and the role of ultrasonography in renal trauma is discussed. (Hong Kong j.emerg.med. 2006;13:57-60)
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تاریخ انتشار 2006