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Evaluation of Pediatric Trauma Patients Undergoing Whole-Body Computed Tomography in the Emergency Department

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Pediatric trauma remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) has been increasingly utilized in adult trauma care; however, its routine use in pediatric patients remains controversial due to radiation risks. This study aims to evaluate the clinical utility and outcomes associated with WBCT in pediatric blunt trauma cases.Methods: This retrospective observational study included pediatric patients (

Source: Sanatorium Medical Journal

DOI: 10.65559/sanatoriummedj.1758179

Authors: Zeynep Saral Öztürk, Handan Özen Olcay, Yunsur Çevik

Institutions: Ankara Atatürk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7159779826

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