Table 7 Mortality in asymptomatic body region with and without CT
From: Cross-sectional imaging of the torso reveals occult injuries in asymptomatic blunt trauma patients
| Body region | Corresponding CT | No corresponding CT | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 4 (0.3%) | 4 (0.3%) | 0.575 |
| Abdomen | 2 (0.1%) | 7 (0.4%) | 0.043 |
| Chest/abd/pelvis | 2 (0.1%) | 4 (0.3%) | 0.481 |