Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4160706 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Missed injuries in patients with multiple trauma are primarily attributable to inadequate radiography. A case is presented that demonstrates the value of a full-body digital radiography system in diagnosing pathology in pediatric multiple trauma patients. Full-body imaging allowed the identification of a ruptured diaphragm, a pelvic fracture, and a femoral fracture on a single radiographic projection in the resuscitation room, facilitating immediate intervention.
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Authors
Arjan B. van As, Tania S. Douglas, Tracy Kilborn, Richard Pitcher, Heinz Rode,