Joel Dunn FRCR, MBBS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Yaron J. Berkowitz MBBChir, MRCS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Derfel Ap Dafydd MRCP, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Anoma Lalani Carlton Jones MBBS, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Raghavendra Kamanahalli MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Elika Kashef FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc

Elizabeth Ann Dick MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Using case based examples, with surgical correlation where possible, we aim to shed light on the imaging pathway and interpretation in patients with traumatic penetrating stab injuries. Our aim is to clarify the following: When to scan/when not to scan What orifice should contrast be given and how many phases How to interpret CT findings Discuss review areas where findings are often overlooked, i.e. bowel and diaphragm Tips and tricks from our experience at our institution.

Introduction Peritoneal anatomy Imaging protocols and pathways at our institution Case based examples with surgical correlation Tips and tricks from our experience Summary

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Dunn, J, Berkowitz, Y, Ap Dafydd, D, Carlton Jones, A, Kamanahalli, R, Kashef, E, Dick, E, A Stab in the Dark: Tips and Tricks for Interpreting Acute CT in Penetrating Stabbing Injuries to the Torso.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14014288.html