Abstract
Mesenteric arterial injuries are uncommon following blunt abdominal trauma. We describe the computed tomography (CT) findings of a patient with avulsion of a branch of the inferior mesenteric artery following a low-speed motor vehicle accident.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Abdominal Injuries / etiology*
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Accidents, Traffic
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Aged
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Female
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Hematoma / diagnostic imaging
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Hematoma / etiology
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Humans
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Mesenteric Arteries / diagnostic imaging
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Mesenteric Arteries / injuries*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / etiology