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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Suspected bowel injury after blunt trauma

Recommended: CT Abdomen / Pelvis with IV contrast (oral if stable) is the preferred imaging study for suspected bowel injury after blunt trauma. Free air, free fluid without solid organ injury, mesenteric stranding, bowel wall enhancement abnormalities.

Recommended study

CT Abdomen / Pelvis with IV contrast (oral if stable)

CT IV contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Emergency Reviewed

Free air, free fluid without solid organ injury, mesenteric stranding, bowel wall enhancement abnormalities.

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