IMAGING IN INJURED PEDIATRIC-PATIENTS

The value of different radiological procedures in the acute care of in jured children is described. Newly developed techniques, e.g., digital luminescent radiography, are discussed. The indications for modern sc anning procedures in traumatology and their influence on the examinati on strategy are shown. The handy use of ultrasound in abdominal injuri es is essential if a laparotomy is necessary. Additionally, CT is usef ul in equivocal cases. Conversely, angiography and MRT are less useful in an emergency situation because of the longer duration of these pro cedures. Special problems of medical-legal reports are demonstrated. I njuries in the infant and adolescent skeletal system can result in gro wth delay. In contrast to adults, the growing skeletal system of child ren has the ability to correct deformations in time.