This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Whole body computed tomographic scanning leads to better survival as opposed to selective scanning in trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2014; 77: 534-539.
Published: 24th February 2015
Authors: Caputo ND, Stahmer C, Lim G, Shah K
Conclusion
Seven studies were included that described 25,782 injured patients. Despite higher injury severity scores, overall mortality was lower in patients that had whole body CT: 16.9 versus 20.3 per cent, P<0.0002.
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