Diagnostic significance of rib series in minor thorax trauma compared to plain chest film and computed tomography

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-307108
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.30710

Hoffstetter, Patrick ; Dornia, Christian ; Schäfer, Stephan ; Wagner, Merle ; Stroszczynski, Christian ; Dendl, Lena Marie ; Schreyer, Andreas G.

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Abstract

Background: Rib series (RS) are a special radiological technique to improve the visualization of the bony parts of the chest. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of rib series in minor thorax trauma. Methods: Retrospective study of 56 patients who received RS, 39 patients where additionally evaluated by plain chest film (PCF). All patients underwent a ...