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Commentary: Pediatric blunt abdominal trauma—to sound or not to sound?

Commentary: Pediatric blunt abdominal trauma—to sound or not to sound? Pediatr Radiol (1995) 25:329-331 Pediatric Radiology 9 Springer-Verlag 1995 D. Filiatrault, L. Garel Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hhpital Sainte-Justine, Montr6al, Canada In the radiologic literature, the role of ultrasonography in evaluating pediatric blunt abdominal trauma is still controversial. Most American institutions use CT as the first imaging modality [1-4]. Ironically, in the last few years, surgeons have become more and more interested by the role of ultrasound (US) and in fact, some of them even plan to screen their own patients with US in the emergency department [5-8]. We would like to put emphasis on the value of US in evaluating pediatric blunt abdominal trauma. Regarding this issue, there are a few questions that need to be answered. Which children should then be investigated and what should be the initial imaging modality? This is a very difficult question to answer as there is a lot of controversy over this subject. If there would be very little money in our systems, there would probably be only a minority of children that would be investigated. The variables would be determined on a clinical point of view that should always be the main concern. Because of the advantageous economic situation in http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Pediatric Radiology Springer Journals

Commentary: Pediatric blunt abdominal trauma—to sound or not to sound?

Filiatrault, D.; Garel, L.
Pediatric Radiology , Volume 25 (5) – Jul 1, 1995
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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 1995 by Springer-Verlag
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Imaging / Radiology; Pediatrics
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0301-0449
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1432-1998
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10.1007/BF02021693
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Pediatr Radiol (1995) 25:329-331 Pediatric Radiology 9 Springer-Verlag 1995 D. Filiatrault, L. Garel Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hhpital Sainte-Justine, Montr6al, Canada In the radiologic literature, the role of ultrasonography in evaluating pediatric blunt abdominal trauma is still controversial. Most American institutions use CT as the first imaging modality [1-4]. Ironically, in the last few years, surgeons have become more and more interested by the role of ultrasound (US) and in fact, some of them even plan to screen their own patients with US in the emergency department [5-8]. We would like to put emphasis on the value of US in evaluating pediatric blunt abdominal trauma. Regarding this issue, there are a few questions that need to be answered. Which children should then be investigated and what should be the initial imaging modality? This is a very difficult question to answer as there is a lot of controversy over this subject. If there would be very little money in our systems, there would probably be only a minority of children that would be investigated. The variables would be determined on a clinical point of view that should always be the main concern. Because of the advantageous economic situation in

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Published: Jul 1, 1995

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