Child abuse & neglectAnimalsRib FracturesTomographyX-Ray ComputedRadiation Dosage
Computed tomography radiation dose optimization for the diagnosis of acute rib fractures in infants investigated for suspected physical abuse: An experimental animal study.
Nasser M Alzahrani, Michael Paddock, Annmarie Jeanes, Marta C Cohen, Amaka C Offiah
Published: 202510.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107725
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Computed tomography (CT) of the chest has proven promising in improving rib fracture detection in children with suspected physical abuse (SPA). However, concerns regarding relatively higher radiation exposure make it less desirable in rou…
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