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How long before a ct scan can detect internal bleeding?
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Internal Bleeding: Ct scans with contrast are sensitive for the detection of bleeding from solid organs when done with IV contrast if the source is from the GI tract a nuclear medicine bleeding scan is better for this purpose.
Answered 3/12/2020
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