[The diagnostic potentials of computed tomography in abdominal trauma].

Experience is recorded with the application of computer tomography in 16 patients with open and blunt abdominal trauma. In 15 patients (93.7 per cent) the computer-tomographic diagnosis matched the clinical and the operative diagnosis. In one injury to the spleen inflicted with a knife and scanty hemoperitoneum scanning gave negative result. It is emphasized that computer tomography is a valuable modern diagnostic method in traumatic injury to the parenchymatous abdominal organs, allowing to determine the nature and degree of the injury and to adopt adequate therapeutic approach. The use of this method is justifiable in severe traumatic injuries, presenting diagnostic difficulties. Absolutely reliable are only the positive results. Computer tomography is a valuable tool of diagnosis for detecting and locating postoperative abdominal complications. Its possibilities in injuries to hollow abdominal organs are at present limited.