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Incidental Findings on Computed Tomography Scans in Children With Mild Head Trauma.

Authors :
Ortega, Henry W.
Vander Velden, Heidi
Reid, Samuel
Source :
Clinical Pediatrics. Sep2012, Vol. 51 Issue 9, p872-876. 5p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses a study assessing incidental findings in children with head trauma undergoing computed tomography (CT) scan in the emergency department (ED) is discussed. It shows that 26% had a clinically relevant incidental finding with sinus opacification being the most common. It recommends that clinicians should consider forming protocols to manage these findings and should consider the potential of discovering an incidental finding that may modify clinical management.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00099228
Volume :
51
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
79772892
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0009922812450508