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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Penetrating abdominal trauma, hemodynamically stable

Recommended: CT Abdomen / Pelvis with IV (± oral / rectal) contrast is the preferred imaging study for penetrating abdominal trauma, hemodynamically stable. Triple-contrast historically.

Recommended study

CT Abdomen / Pelvis with IV (± oral / rectal) contrast

CT IV contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Emergency Reviewed

Triple-contrast historically. Tract violation of peritoneum → laparotomy. Unstable patient → OR without imaging.

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