Incidental CT Findings in Trauma Patients: Incidence and Implications for Care of the Injured

Background: The evaluation of patients with head, neck, and torso trauma frequently includes high-definition spiral computed tomography (SCT) scanning, which can reveal non-injury-related lesions. These incidental findings vary in their importance, from trivial lesions to findings that may have a greater impact on the health of the trauma patient than the injuries that led to the SCT. We evaluated the incidence and clinical importance of...