Mohammad Mohsin Khan, Muhammad Irfan Qadir Khan, Mustafa Ali Siddiqui, Arshia Mobeen.
Frequency of Abdominal Ultrasonographics Correct findings as Compared with CT Scan in Detection of Solid Intra-Abdominal Visceral Injuries.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;8(2):317-20.

Aim: To determine the frequency of correct findings of abdominal ultrasonography compared with CT scan in detection of solid intra-abdominal visceral injuries in patients coming to emergency radiology (ER) wing of Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Study design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Radiology Department, Nishtar AIMCS Lahore Duration with dates: Approx. five months duration from 16th January 2013 to 24th May 2013. Methods: Patients were included in study on the basis of history and clinical examination reporting to ER of Nishtar hospital Multan with suspicion of solid visceral organ injuries (like liver, spleen, pancreas and kidneys) requiring abdominal USG evaluation. All ultrasound examinations were done free of cost by the researcher on FUKUDA DENSHI (Model: TELLUS, UF-550-XTD) followed by CT scans abdomen of all these patients free of cost on spiral CT scan (Model: TOSHIBA, AQUILION, 16 slices) using non ionic contrast media. Results: Mean age of presentation of patients was 35.35±11.27 years. There were 63(75.90%) male and 20(24.10%) female. Free fluid was detected in 53(63.86%) patients on ultrasonography as well as on CT scan. Sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in detecting abdominal injuries were 68.97% and 88% respectively, whereas its PPV was 93.02% and NPV was 55%. Conclusion: Ultrasonography is a reliable tool for detecting abdominal injuries.

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