Armonde Baghdanian MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Brian Michael Currie BS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Arthur Baghdanian MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Christina Alexandra Lebedis MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Stephan W. Anderson MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jorge A. Soto MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Anthony Samuel Armetta MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Review the most common indications for emergent exploratory laparotomy without pre-operative diagnostic CT, following blunt abdominal trauma. 2. Discuss the optimal trauma CT protocols in the setting of an open abdomen after trauma. 3. Illustrate the most significant injuries that are not detected or treated during an exploratory laparotomy performed without prior CT imaging. 4. Learn characteristic post-operative findings on CT performed after laparotomy for emergency hemostasis. 5. Describe findings of the open surgical abdomen. 6. Discuss the clinical implications of making the correct diagnoses.

1. Common indications for exploratory laparotomy immediately after arrival. 2. When to obtain an immediate post operative CT scan. 3. Typical findings of an open surgical abdomen on CT after emergent laparotomy. 4. Differentiating between expected post-operative findings and true injuries from initial trauma. 5. Potential dangerous pitfalls on post-operative emergent CT. 6. Sample case presentations.

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Baghdanian, A, Currie, B, Baghdanian, A, Lebedis, C, Anderson, S, Soto, J, Armetta, A, Severe Abdominal Trauma: Spectrum of Findings in Patients Who Undergo Diagnostic CT After Life-saving Laparotomy.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14009845.html