July 19, 2025Pediatric RadiologyOpen Access

Computed tomography of pediatric abdominal trauma: optimizing utilization and enhancing diagnostic interpretation

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SMShaimaa Abdelsattar MohammadAin Shams University REReda ElsayedAin Shams University NANadim ArafaSheridan College

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This review highlights CT protocols for abdominal trauma in pediatric patients, emphasizing radiation reduction and the Organ Injury Scale's relevance.

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Abdominal trauma is a leading cause of fatal injuries in pediatric patients, affecting about 25% of children.
Computed tomography is the gold standard for assessing stable patients with suspected abdominal injuries.
The review discusses strategies to mitigate radiation exposure during CT scans in children.
The 2018 Organ Injury Scale update is crucial for managing pediatric patients and comparing injury severity with adults.

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Mohammad et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02c9e6551bb0af8ccf4b https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-025-06321-3

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This review highlights CT protocols for abdominal trauma in pediatric patients, emphasizing radiation reduction and the Organ Injury Scale's relevance.

Computed tomography of pediatric abdominal trauma: optimizing utilization and enhancing diagnostic interpretation

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Computed tomography of pediatric abdominal trauma: optimizing utilization and enhancing diagnostic interpretation

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