Computed tomographic angiography in pediatric blunt traumatic vascular injury

J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Mar;43(3):549-54. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.10.063.

Abstract

Pediatric vascular injuries are rare but can be difficult to diagnose and challenging to manage. We present our experience with computed tomographic angiography in 3 pediatric patients with vascular injuries secondary to blunt trauma. Computed tomographic angiography is noninvasive, fast, rapidly available in most centers, and can evaluate for other injuries. We present a review of the literature and recommend computed tomographic angiography as the diagnostic tool of choice in the evaluation of pediatric blunt vascular trauma.

MeSH terms

  • Angiography / methods*
  • Blood Vessels / injuries*
  • Child
  • Contrast Media / pharmacology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Leg Injuries / complications
  • Leg Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement*
  • Sampling Studies
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed / methods*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Vascular Diseases / etiology
  • Vascular Diseases / surgery
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis

Substances

  • Contrast Media