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Hypovolemia and hypotension - abdominal CT

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

MVA with signs of marked blood loss

Patient Data

Age: 25
Gender: Male

Slit like IVC (arrow) due to marked hypovolemia and contracted aorta and iliac arteries due to hypotension, hypovolemia and use of pressor agents, i.e. norepinephrine

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