Injury patterns and incidence of intra-abdominal injuries in elderly ground level fall patients: Is the PAN-SCAN warranted?

ConclusionElderly patients who suffer a ground-level fall do not benefit from PAN-SCAN, even when presenting with rib, thoracolumbar, and/or pelvic fractures.

Source: The American Journal of Surgery - December 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research