Toombs B D, Lester R G, Ben-Menachem Y, Sandler C M
Radiol Clin North Am. 1981 Mar;19(1):17-35.
Until now, CT has been utilized very little in the evaluation of the bluntly traumatized patient. Based on our early experience, we have attempted to demonstrate the CT features of a spectrum of injuries. Much of this information is new and additional studies will have to be performed to elucidate fully the benefits of computed tomography in the diagnosis of trauma. A method of study has been outlined which stresses the use of intravascular, oral, and, when needed, rectal contrast materials for study in these patients.
