Pediatric radiology
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Pediatric radiology · Jun 2011
Comparative StudyValue of postmortem thoracic CT over radiography in imaging of pediatric rib fractures.
Studies have reported that thoracic CT may provide greater sensitivity compared with radiography in detection of pediatric rib fractures and fracture healing. The additional sensitivity afforded by thoracic CT may have medicolegal implications where abuse is suspected. ⋯ Postmortem thoracic CT provides greater sensitivity than radiography in detecting pediatric rib fractures, most notably in anterior and posterior fractures. However, the degree of improvement in sensitivity provided by CT might depend on observer experience.