Diagnostic accuracy of physical examination for detecting pelvic fractures among blunt trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Diagnostic accuracy of physical examination for detecting pelvic fractures among blunt trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Pelvic fractures are common among blunt trauma patients, and timely and accurate diagnosis can improve patient outcomes. However, it remains unclear whether physical examinations are sufficient in this context. This study aims to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of s...

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Main Authors: Yohei Okada, Norihiro Nishioka, Shigeru Ohtsuru, Yasushi Tsujimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Pelvic fractures
Physical examination
Trauma
Diagnostic accuracy
Imaging
Decision curve analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-020-00334-z

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