World Journal of Emergency Medicine 2019;10(3):177-181

doi:10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2019.03.008

Are radiological modalities really necessary for the long-term follow-up of patients having blunt solid organ injuries? A single center study

Mehmet Ilhan Mehmet Ilhan 1 ; Recep Erç ; in Sö ; nmez Recep Erç ; in Sö ; nmez 2 ; Abdullah Kut Abdullah Kut 1 ; Safa Toprak Safa Toprak 1 ; Ali Fuat Kaan Gö ; k Ali Fuat Kaan Gö ; k 1 ; Mustafa Kayıhan Gü ; nay Mustafa Kayıhan Gü ; nay 1 ; Cemalettin Ertekin Cemalettin Ertekin 1

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Keywords

nonoperative management; computed tomography; blunt solid organ injuries;

Country

China

Language

English

Abstract

During the past two decades, management of blunt solid organ injuries had shifted from conventional surgery to more conservative approach, namely nonoperative management (NOM).[1] The non-operative approach mainly depends on the trauma experience of surgeons and the institution, quality of radiographic imaging and its interpretation.[2-5] If the surgeon decides to observe the patients by NOM, close monitoring of vital signs and frequent physical examinations must be done accordingly with radiological evaluations if needed.