Evaluation of Pediatric Trauma Patients Undergoing Whole-Body Computed Tomography in the Emergency Department
Background: Pediatric trauma remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) has been increasingly utilized in adult trauma care; however, its routine use in pediatric patients remains controversial due to radiation risks. This study aims to evaluate the clinical utility and outcomes associated with WBCT in pediatric blunt trauma cases.Methods: This retrospective observational study included pediatric patients (
Authors
- Z. Öztürk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5126-4589)
- Yunsur Çevik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1325-0909)
- Handan Özen Olcay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1634-2684)
Institutions
- Hitit Üniversitesi Çorum Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- Ankara Atatürk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sanatorium Medical Journal
- Published
- 2026-04-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.65559/sanatoriummedj.1758179
- Primary Topic
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00