Journal of Trauma & Treatment

Yu-Pao Hsu

Publications

• Research Article
  Isolated Free Fluid without Pneumoperitoneum on Computed Tomography in Blunt Abdominal Trauma: Laparotomy Better Based on Imaging Finding and Clinical Presentation
  Author(s): Yu-Pao Hsu, Chien-Hung Liao, Kuo-Ching Yuan, Chih-Yuan Fu, Being-Chuan Lin, Shih-Ching Kang and Shang-Yu WangYu-Pao Hsu, Chien-Hung Liao, Kuo-Ching Yuan, Chih-Yuan Fu, Being-Chuan Lin, Shih-Ching Kang and Shang-Yu Wang
  
  Background: This study examines the clinical assessment and management of patients sustaining blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) with unexplained intra-abdominal free fluid. Methods: All adult patients (age 18 years) presenting with BAT to our trauma center over a 7-year period were reviewed. Those with abdominal computed tomography (CT) demonstrating intra-peritoneal free fluid but neither solid organ injury nor pneumoperitoneum were studied further. Demographic data, radiologic interpretation, operative findings, clinical management and outcome were analyzed. Results: 115 patients met the inclusion criteria. Except 9 patients for non-operative management, 91 patients (86%) underwent therapeutic laparotomy, in whom 83 patients (78%) benefited from surgical intervention and 15 patients (14%) underwent non-therapeutic laparotomy, in whom 8 patients (8/15=.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1222.1000316

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