Delivering high-quality emergency care for kids may mean fewer CT scans, according to a new study. The research validates intra-abdominal injury (IAI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) prediction rules ...

Blunt abdominal trauma, often resulting from road traffic accidents, falls or sporting incidents, can lead to complex injury patterns including mesenteric disruptions. The mesentery, a double-layered ...

Nearly 40% of children undergoing CT scans for blunt abdominal trauma have incidental findings, with 3.5% requiring immediate evaluation and 5.4% needing follow-up within 4 weeks. This secondary ...

Treating those with traumatic injuries costs $67.3 billion annually, and costs continue to rise, according to the Austin Statesman. About 35 million Americans are treated each year for traumatic ...