Double-read of skeletal surveys in suspected non-accidental trauma: what we learned
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DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-3783-3
Abstract: BackgroundMissing a fracture in a child on skeletal surveys for suspected non-accidental trauma can have devastating results. Double-read has the potential to improve fracture detection. However the yield of double-read is unknown.ObjectiveTo determine the advantage… read more here.
Keywords: suspected non; non accidental; skeletal surveys; fracture ... See more keywords
Prevalence and distribution of occult fractures on skeletal surveys in children with suspected non-accidental trauma imaged or reviewed in a tertiary Dutch hospital
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-020-04706-z
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of the study was to determine the rate of occult fractures (without clinical symptoms) per presenting clinical injury i.e., children presenting with a fracture, bruise, abusive head trauma and the types of… read more here.
Keywords: fractures detected; children suspected; skeletal surveys; occult fractures ... See more keywords
For Infants With Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002325
Abstract: Objective The objective of this study was to compare the frequency at which abuse is detected in institutions with mandatory skeletal surveys for infants with fractures to that in institutions with discretionary referral to child… read more here.
Keywords: mandatory skeletal; skeletal surveys; discretionary referral; infants fractures ... See more keywords
G417(P) A feasibility study: what is the likely impact of introducing the royal college of radiologists’ standards (2017) for the investigation of suspected physical abuse?
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-rcpch.402
Abstract: Background In 2017, the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) published updated guidance on the radiological investigation of suspected physical abuse in children. New recommendations include CT head in all children under one year and that… read more here.
Keywords: investigation; suspected physical; skeletal surveys; physical abuse ... See more keywords