Comparative Review of Computed Tomography Scans and Radiography in Evaluating Blunt Chest Trauma
Life Sciences -Radiology
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https://doi.org/10.22376/ijlpr.2023.13.5.L418-L424Keywords:
Trauma, Injury, Thorax, Blunt, Radiography, Tomography.Abstract
Previous comparative studies revealed that a substantial proportion of blunt chest trauma often goes unnoticed when evaluated \with chest X-rays. The computed tomography scan, therefore, could play an important role in the initial assessment of patients following blunt chest trauma. This review aims to highlight the findings of chest computed tomography scans and compare them to chest radiography in patients with thoracic trauma resulting from blunt trauma. A systematic search across diverse online databases was performed in PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase databases. The study selection process was guided by inclusion criteria that focused on individuals afflicted with chest injuries following accidents, engaged in a direct comparison of the diagnostic efficacy of chest CT scans and conventional chest X-rays, and was available in English. In the medical literature, chest radiography and CT imaging provide essential insights to guide clinical decision-making. The precise ability to distinguish between typical and atypical indications of damage across both superficial and deeper anatomical structures holds considerable importance during the initial assessment of such cases. A systematic approach, exemplified through the proposed "outside-in" sequence, offers a proficient strategy to evaluate all potential injuries comprehensively. This approach streamlines the evaluation process, ultimately empowering the medical team to promptly and effectively identify and manage these injuries.
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