Analysis of 163 rib fractures by imaging examination.
- Author:
Tian-fu SONG
;
Chao-chao WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Aged;
Diagnostic Imaging;
Forensic Medicine;
Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging*;
Humans;
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods*;
Retrospective Studies;
Rib Fractures/diagnostic imaging*;
Time Factors;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2014;30(6):460-462
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To explore the applications of imaging examination on rib fracture sites in forensic identification.
METHODS:Features including the sites, numbers of the processed imaging examination and the first radiological technology at diagnosis in 56 cases of rib fractures from 163 injuries were retrospectively analyzed.
RESULTS:The detection rate of the rib fractures within 14 days was 65.6%. The initial detection rate of anterior rib fracture proceeded by X-ray was 76.2%, then 90.5% detected at a second time X-ray, while the detection rate of CT was 66.7% and 80.0%, respectively. The initial detec- tion rate of rib fracture in axillary section proceeded by X-ray was 27.6%, then 58.6% detected at a second time X-ray, while the detection rate of CT was 54.3% and 80.4%, respectively. The initial detection rate of posterior rib fracture proceeded by X-ray was 63.6%, then 81.8% detected at a second time X-ray, while the detection rate of CT was 50.0% and 70.0%, respectively.
CONCLUSION:It is important to pay attention to the use of combined imaging examinations and the follow-up results. In the cases of suspicious for rib fracture in axillary section, CT examination is suggested in such false X-ray negative cases.
