Pelvic radiography in ATLS algorithms: A diminishing role?

Pelvic radiography in ATLS algorithms: A diminishing role?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pelvic x-ray is a routine part of the primary survey of polytraumatized patients according to Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) guidelines. However, pelvic CT is the gold standard imaging technique in the diagnosis of pelvic fractu...

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Main Authors: Buggy Donald J, Stoupis Christoforos, Martinolli Luca, Benneker Lorin M, Behrendt Isabelle, Hilty Matthias P, Zimmermann Heinz, Exadaktylos Aristomenis K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/3/1/11

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