Abstract Reference

Unique Identifier

92388434

Authors

Magid D, Fishman EK, Ney DR, Kuhlman JE, Frantz KM, Sponseller PD

Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland.

Title

Acetabular and pelvic fractures in the pediatric patient: value of two- and three-dimensional imaging.

Source

J Pediatr Orthop 1992 Sep;12(5):621-625

Abstract

Pediatric trauma is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients. Prompt and accurate assessment of injuries is necessary for the best outcome. Computed tomography (CT) has become a well-accepted, rapid, relatively noninvasive way to assess the trauma patient. In certain cases of pelvic trauma, two- and three-dimensional CT (2D/3D CT) adds detail not otherwise obtainable or appreciated. Although the benefits must be balanced against the slight increase in delivered radiation dose, we believe that 2D/3D CT is often an important part of patient management.

MeSH Heading

Acetabulum/radiography
Acetabulum/injuries*
Adolescence
Child
Child, Preschool
Databases, Factual
Fractures/radiography*
Human
Infant
Pelvis/radiography
Pelvis/injuries*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods*





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