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Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department
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Background/Aims:This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic necessity of thoracic computed tomography (CT) in patients who underwent tube thoracostomy due to thoracic trauma in the emergency department, in relation to posteroanterior (PA) chest radiograph findings.
Methods:In this retrospective descriptive study, 65 patients who underwent tube thoracostomy due to thoracic trauma between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023, in the emergency department of a tertiary care hospital were analyzed. Demographic data, vital signs, mechanism of trauma, PA radiograph and CT imaging findings, and clinical outcomes were evaluated. The diagnostic necessity of CT was defined based on the presence of findings not detected on PA radiography that influenced clinical management.
Results:Thoracic CT was performed in 84.6% of the patients and provided diagnostic contribution in all cases. However, additional pathological findings not visible on PA radiography were detected in only 13.6% of cases. CT provided diagnostic value in all patients with non-diagnostic PA radiographs, whereas it added new information in only 20% of cases with diagnostic PA radiographs. CT contributed significantly when the PA radiograph was non-diagnostic, but was often unnecessary when the radiograph was sufficient.
Conclusion:In patients undergoing tube thoracostomy due to thoracic trauma, the diagnostic necessity of CT is directly related to the findings of the PA chest radiograph. Structuring imaging algorithms based on clinical context and initial radiographic findings is essential for diagnostic efficiency and resource optimization.
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Destekleyen Kurum
This study was not supported by any funding institution.
Etik Beyan
This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of [Bursa Sehir Hospital ] As this was a retrospective study, the requirement for informed consent was waived. The research was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Acil Tıp
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Eylül 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
11 Ağustos 2025
Kabul Tarihi
22 Eylül 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 5
APA
Dal, E., & Eraybar, S. (2025). Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 15(5), 232-237. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1762488
AMA
1.Dal E, Eraybar S. Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2025;15(5):232-237. doi:10.16899/jcm.1762488
Chicago
Dal, Evren, ve Suna Eraybar. 2025. “Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 (5): 232-37. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1762488.
EndNote
Dal E, Eraybar S (01 Eylül 2025) Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 5 232–237.
IEEE
[1]E. Dal ve S. Eraybar, “Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department”, Journal of Contemporary Medicine, c. 15, sy 5, ss. 232–237, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1762488.
ISNAD
Dal, Evren - Eraybar, Suna. “Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15/5 (01 Eylül 2025): 232-237. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1762488.
JAMA
1.Dal E, Eraybar S. Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 2025;15:232–237.
MLA
Dal, Evren, ve Suna Eraybar. “Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, c. 15, sy 5, Eylül 2025, ss. 232-7, doi:10.16899/jcm.1762488.
Vancouver
1.Evren Dal, Suna Eraybar. Evaluation of the Necessity of Computed Tomography in Thoracic Trauma Patients Undergoing Tube Thoracostomy in the Emergency Department. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 01 Eylül 2025;15(5):232-7. doi:10.16899/jcm.1762488