Detection of significant bowel and mesenteric injuries in blunt abdominal trauma with 64-slice computed tomography.

BACKGROUNDApproximately 5% of blunt abdominal trauma patients experience blunt bowel and mesenteric injuries (BBMIs). The diagnosis may be elusive as computed tomography (CT) can occasionally miss these injuries. Recent advancements in CT technology, however, may improve detection rates. This study