Inferior mesenteric artery branch avulsion from blunt trauma--CT findings. Case report

Clin Imaging. 1992 Jul-Sep;16(3):172-4. doi: 10.1016/0899-7071(92)90044-a.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Abdominal Injuries / etiology*
  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Humans
  • Mesenteric Arteries / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesenteric Arteries / injuries*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / etiology