Ultra-low-dose CT versus radiographs for minor spine and pelvis trauma: a Bayesian analysis of accuracy

ConclusionSensitivity for fracture detection was higher for ULD CT compared with radiographs with an effective dose comparable to radiographs.Key Points• Ultra-low-dose spine and pelvis CT demonstrates better fracture detection when compared with radiographs.• The effective dose of ultra-low-dose spine and pelvis CT scan and radiographs is comparable.• Replacement of radiographs by ULD CT in daily practice for trauma patients is an option to consider and should be evaluated by a randomized trial.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research