A meta-analysis of the efficacy of whole-body computed tomography imaging in the management of trauma and injury.

Volume: 48, Issue: 8, Pages: 1784 - 1793
Published: Aug 1, 2017
Abstract
null null Background null Traumatic injury is the third leading cause of death overall. To optimize the outcomes in these patients, hospitals employ whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) imaging due to the high diagnostic yield and potential to identify missed injuries. However, this delays time-critical interventions. Currently, there is an absence of any high-level evidence to support or refute either view. We present a meta-analysis of the...
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Title
A meta-analysis of the efficacy of whole-body computed tomography imaging in the management of trauma and injury.
Published Date
Aug 1, 2017
Volume
48
Issue
8
Pages
1784 - 1793
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