Crush pelvic injury in the Sichuan earthquake evaluated by multidetector CT scanning

Emerg Med J. 2010 Nov;27(11):868-9. doi: 10.1136/emj.2010.092627. Epub 2010 Jun 26.

Abstract

CT scanning is sensitive and specific for the identification of pelvic fractures and injury to the pelvic wall soft tissue and the pelvic cavity. Crush pelvic trauma in an earthquake can be identified by multidetector CT scanning.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • China
  • Earthquakes*
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multidetector Computed Tomography*
  • Pelvic Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvic Bones / injuries*
  • Pelvis / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvis / injuries*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / diagnosis
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Young Adult