Spiral computed tomography with three-dimensional reconstructions for severe blunt abdominal traumas: a useful complementary tool?

Spiral computed tomography (CT) has proved to be a valuable tool by providing three-dimensional (3D) images of the studied structures. We hypothesized that a more realistic depiction of lesions by 3D CT could be of interest for surgeons who are treating blunt abdominal traumas and lead to less inappropriate triage. A good working relationship between surgeons and radiologists allowed us to perform a 3D CT examination in six patients.

Blunt renal traumas: contribution of spiral CT with three dimensional reconstruction to the surgical decision process?

Spiral CT has proved to be a valuable tool by providing various kinds of three-dimensional (3D) images of the studied structures. Such 3D images, which offer a more realistic depiction of the lesions, could be of interest for surgeons who are attempting to treat conservatively blunt abdominal traumas and lead to less inappropriate triage between conservative and operative management particularly for renal trauma. A good working relationship between surgeons and radiologists allowed us to perform an early follow-up 3D spiral CT on a commercially available spiral CT scanner.