A man comes to emergency with stab injury to left flank. He has stable vitals. What would be the next step in management: (A) CECT, (B) Diagnostic peritoneal lavage, (C) Laprotomy, (D) Laproscopy
Answer is A. CECT, is most commonly used and better investigation for abdominal trauma. It is useful in blunt/penetrating trauma, suspected pancreas, Spleen, liver, duodenal, retroperitoneal and pelvic injuries. Ref : SRB&;s 4thE pg:151