Representation and Utilization of Laboratory Data in CT-Based Acute Abdominal Emergency Radiology: A Methodological Content Analysis

Laboratory data are commonly reported in CT-based radiology publications addressing acute abdominal emergencies; however, the manner in which these data are incorporated into imaging-centered diagnostic narratives varies across studies. Differences are observed in how laboratory-imaging relationships are described, with some publications presenting integrated discussion and others reporting imaging findings independently of laboratory context. These observations characterize reporting practices within the analyzed literature and do not imply statistical associations or causal effects.