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Regarding abdominal injuries in trauma, are the following true?

True / False

Significant pancreatic injury will always be demonstrated on double contrast enhanced CT if performed within eight hours of trauma Correct

Posterior pelvic injuries are usually present in patients with urethral injuries Incorrect answer selected

Small bowel injuries are easily detected on ultrasound Correct

Lumbar distraction fracture is associated with intestinal injury Correct

Diaphragmatic injuries tender to occur on the right hand side Incorrect answer selected

Explanation

Diaphragmatic injuries tend to occur on the left hand side.

Lumbar distraction fractures should alert the doctor to the chance of an intestinal injury.

Anterior pelvic fractures are associated with urethral injuries.

Significant pancreatic trauma may not be identified in the immediate post trauma time period on double contrast CT and amylase levels may be normal or raised due to other injuries.

Small bowel injuries are hard to detect on ultrasound.

Reference:

American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. Advanced Trauma Life Support for Doctors, Student Course Manual (ATLS). 8th ed. Chicago, IL: American College of Surgeons; 2008.

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