Sonography versus peritoneal lavage in blunt abdominal trauma

R. Grüessner, B. Mentges, Ch Düber, K. Rückert, M. Rothmund

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Abstract

The reliability of sonography and peritoneal lavage in assessing the need for immediate surgical intervention in blunt abdominal trauma was examined in a prospective study (n = 71). Statistical analysis revealed a sensitivity of 100% for peritoneal lavage compared to 84% for sonography; the accuracy was 99%. versus 867c, the predictive value 97% vs. 89%. The statistical difference was significant (p < 0.05). The results demonstrate that sonography cannot replace peritoneal lavage in the diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma. The discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of both methods shows that sonography and peritoneal lavage are not competing, but rather, are complementary examinations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)242-244
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1989
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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