Journal article
Chest radiographs versus CT for the detection of rib fractures in children (DRIFT): a diagnostic accuracy observational study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Internationally, chest radiography is the standard investigation for identifying rib fractures in suspected physical abuse in infants. Several small observation studies in children have found that chest CT can provide greater accuracy than radiography for fracture detection, potentially aiding medicolegal proceedings in abuse cases; however, to our knowledge, this greater accuracy has not been comprehensively evaluated. We aimed to …
Authors
Shelmerdine SC; Langan D; Hutchinson JC; Hickson M; Pawley K; Suich J; Palm L; Sebire NJ; Wade A; Arthurs OJ
Journal
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, Vol. 2, No. 11, pp. 802–811
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2018
DOI
10.1016/s2352-4642(18)30274-8
ISSN
2352-4642