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Clinical and radiographic predictors of the need for facial CT in pediatric blunt trauma
hosted by Dr. Cecilia Gigena
Chapter 1 of 1 · Evidence & Research
Head CT screening
Head CT as screening tool for pediatric facial fractures in blunt trauma
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What the experts said
This is a multi-center retrospective review examining if head CT was a useful screening tool for facial fractures in pediatric blunt trauma.
The study included 322 children with facial fractures.
Head CT identified 89% of facial fractures in pediatric blunt trauma patients.
The most commonly missed fractures on head CT were displaced nasal fractures, mandibular fractures, and dental injuries.
Only 2% of the missed fractures needed surgery.
Head CT appears to be a useful tool for diagnosing facial fractures in pediatric blunt trauma.