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Will The Scans Show Abdominal And Intestinal Trauma?
55 yr old female.gall bladder out/total hysterectomy had been done-during surgery got nicked on intesting/ended up with 8 in of sm intestine removed-hiatal hernia-tummy tuck-double mesh.currently has a dropped bladder that works fine except got hurt picking up heavy boxes now feels pulled uteters/felt mesh open/feels hernias at abdomen & intestine area and horrible pain where ureters meet dropped bladder. has had a cat scan & abdomen ultrasound-waiting for results & next step. will cat scan & ultrasound show what i mentioned if those areas are indeed trauma?
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* scan image of the traumatised area depends upon the type , intensity
of trauma .
* usually there is difference of echogenicity , hematoma changes or others
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* scan image of the traumatised area depends upon the type , intensity
of trauma .
* usually there is difference of echogenicity , hematoma changes or others
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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