Imaging patterns of thoracic injuries in survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV)

ConclusionAcute rib fractures with concomitant injuries to the head, neck, face, and extremities with an unclear mechanism of injury should prompt the radiologist to discuss the possibility of IPV with the ordering physician.Advances in knowledgeRecognizing common injuries to the thorax will prompt the radiologists to suspect IPV and discuss it with the clinicians.
Source: Emergency Radiology - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research