Comparison of sonography and laparoscopy for the diagnosis of intra abdominal bleeding and abdominal visceral injury.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: FAST and laparoscopy- FAST: using the Probe of the Affiniti 50 ultrasound device manufactured by the Phillips Netherlands - Viewing the Morrison (between the liver and the right ki
Sponsors
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients suffering from stab wound in the thoracoabdominal area defined as the space between 4th intercostal space anteriorly, 6th intercostal space laterally, 8th intercostal posteriorly and the lower edge of the ribs inferiorly. Patients with hemothorax and/or pneumothorax visible in the chest computed tomography scan.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unstable patients Patients with history of diaphragmatic injury which has not been treated. Patients with stab wound in areas other than the thoracoabdominal area Patients with no evidence of hemothorax or pneumothorax in chest CT scan Patients with past medical history of COPD or heart failure
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Free fluid in the abdomen - Abdominal visceral injury - Diaphragmatic injury. Timepoint: Early after stab wound. Method of measurement: Focused assessment with sonography for trauma - Laparoscopy. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAmir Kasraianfard
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed