[Indications for ultrasonography in abdominal injuries, based on a 5-year case load]

The authors performed during 5 years 2620 emergency ultrasonographies of 34,873 ultrasonographic examinations. In 640 cases the examinations were carried out with injured patients. The results were positive in 46 cases. The distribution of positive cases are presented and certain cases are described. On the basis of literary data and their own experiences the authors summarize the advantages and indications of ultrasonography and deal briefly with the order of sequence of image-forming diagnostics emphasizing the primary role of ultrasonography. It is stressed that with the joint evaluation of the clinical picture and ultrasonography no other intervention was required with 16 patients than a close observation whereas acute surgery had to be performed with 17 patients.