Early results of ultra-low-dose CT-scan for extremity traumas in emergency room.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ultra-low dose computed tomography (ULD-CT) was shown to be a good alternative to digital radiographs in various locations. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of ULD-CT versus digital radiographs in patients consulting for extremity traumas in emergency room.

Methods

Digital radiography and ULD-CT scan were performed in patients consulting at the emergency department (February-August 2018) for extremity traumas. Fracture detection was evaluated retrospectively by two blinded independent radiologists. Sensitivity and specificity were evaluated using best value comparator (BVC) and a Bayesian latent class model (LCM) approaches and clinical follow-up. Image quality, quality diagnostic and diagnostic confidence level were evaluated

SUBMITTER: Addala TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9338366 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature