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CXR or CT in Blunt chest trauma?

Report By: Magnus Harrison - SpR in Emergency Medicine
Institution: Trauma Research Department, North Staffs Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 8th July 2002
Last Modified: 8th July 2002
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients presenting with blunt chest trauma] is [CXR or CT of the chest] better at [diagnosing clinically significant injuries]