
Seven factors that can help physicians determine the need for a computed tomography (CT) scan following blunt trauma to the abdomen have been discovered by scientists. Because CT scans pose radiation hazards for youngsters, the findings may enable doctors to determine which children do not need to be exposed to such tests after a traumatic injury. The study, titled "Identifying children at very low risk of clinically important blunt abdominal injuries," is ...

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