European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Background: Blunt abdominal trauma constitute cases where there is an injury
to one or more abdominal viscera with or without hemoperitoneum in the absence of
external penetrating injury to the abdomen. Objectives: The aims of the present study
were - To discuss various aspects of Blunt Abdominal Trauma, To evaluate the ability
of US in detecting Haemoperitoneum, Intraperitoneal visceral injuries. Analysis of
sonographic findings and its correlation with clinical background, laboratory
investigations, conventional and contrast radiographic procedures, CT-scan and
operative findings wherever possible. To evaluate the role of US in the follow-up of
patients with BAT. Methodology: Prospective observational study on 40 cases with
blunt trauma in Government Hospital Kurnool.