Publications by authors named "Tara Mamdouhi"
Single-lateral cervical radiograph in pediatric trauma is equivalent to multiple views.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
October 2019
Article Synopsis
- Cervical spine injuries (CSI) are uncommon in kids, leading to excessive imaging to avoid missed diagnoses. This study aimed to evaluate if a single lateral cervical radiograph (LAT) could effectively identify CSIs compared to multiple views and other imaging methods.* -
- Data from 3,735 radiographs showed that LAT could visualize all bony CSIs, with half of the abnormal findings on initial radiographs being false positives upon further imaging like CT and MRI.* -
- The findings suggest that using a single LAT is as effective as multiple views for detecting bony CSIs, and while LAT missed some ligamentous injuries, MRI should be preferred for further evaluation in such cases to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure.*