Under What Situations is Ultrasound Beneficial for the Detection of Rib Fractures?

SEE RELATED ARTICLE, P. 529. Test Characteristics of Chest Ultrasonography for Rib Fractures Following Blunt Chest Trauma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisAnnals of Emergency MedicineVol. 79Issue 6PreviewChest ultrasonography has been reported as an accurate imaging modality and potentially superior to chest radiographs in diagnosing traumatic rib fractures. However, few studies have compared ultrasonography to the reference standard of computed tomography (CT), with no systematic reviews published on the topic to date. Our objective was to summarize the evidence comparing the test characteristics of chest ultrasonography to CT in diagnosing rib fractures. Full-Text PDF