FLATTENED INFERIOR VENA CAVA AT COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AFTER BLUNT LIVER INJURY

Abstract

Computed Tomography (CT) is the principal imaging technique performed in patients who have sustained blunt abdominal trauma. CT can provide the evidence of hypovolemia or hypotension which may alert the clinicians the status of impending cardiovascular collapse. The collapsed or flattened inferior vena cava and abnormal increased enhancement of abdominal organs are associated with severe hypovolemia, haemoperitoneum and poorprognosis.