Anterior abdominal stab wounds: Choice of investigation in the stable patient

Report By: Michael Kiuber - SpR Emergency Medicine
Institution: St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust London
Date Submitted: 24th January 2004
Last Modified: 22nd January 2009
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [haemodynamically stable patients with anterior abdominal stab wounds] is [any investigative modality] best at [identifying patients who will require laparotomy].