The application of MDCT in the diagnosis of chest trauma.

CONCLUSIONS: MDCT was a valuable diagnostic method in recognition of chest trauma, characterized by high sensitivity and specificity in the assessment of life-threatening injures and for depicting tracheal and bronchial injuries. The diagnostic value of CXR was low. The compatibility of MCTD and intraoperative assessment was confirmed, with the exception of diaphragm injures and lung laceration. Change of treatment modality was certified after MDCT in 83% of patients. PMID: 24142781 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research