Usefulness of CT-scan in the management of chest stab trauma: a prospective observational study

Volume: 46, Issue: 6, Pages: 1385 - 1391
Published: Aug 12, 2019
Abstract
The management of chest stab wounds necessitates to perform an efficient imaging strategy. Compared to chest X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan has a higher sensitivity. Nevertheless, the utility of diagnosing occult injuries remains controversial. Previous studies reported very different rates of management modifications induced by CT-scan. Indeed, no study specifically addressed the issue of ruling out traumatic diaphragmatic injury (TDI) in...
Paper Details
Title
Usefulness of CT-scan in the management of chest stab trauma: a prospective observational study
Published Date
Aug 12, 2019
Volume
46
Issue
6
Pages
1385 - 1391
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