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Table 3 Indications for and results of vascular investigations

From: Treatment of penetrating trauma of the extremities: ten years’ experience at a dutch level 1 trauma center

Indication for investigation

CTA (n = 16)

Absent or diminished pulses

1 (1)

Large hematoma

6 (5)

Foley catheter balloon catheter

1 (1)

Bruit

1 (1)

Proximity to major vessels

3 (0)

Not specified

4 (0)

  1. Values in parentheses are numbers of additional investigations with positive findings on CTA, e.g. extravasation, stop, fistula.
  2. CTA = Computed tomography angiography.
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Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

ISSN: 1757-7241