Comparative analysis of diagnostic efficacy of chest X-ray and chest CT scan in patients with blunt chest trauma at a tertiary hospital

Abstract

Abstract 
Background: Victims of chest trauma are increasing worldwide as the overall incidence of 
poly trauma is on the rise. Different imaging techniques exist to diagnose thoracic trauma 
injuries such as CXR, CT-scan and ultrasonography. Present study was aimed to compare 
diagnostic efficacy of chest X-ray and chest CT scan in patients with blunt chest trauma at a 
tertiary hospital. Material and Methods: Present study was single-center, comparative 
study, conducted in patients admitted with blunt trauma chest, underwent chest X ray 
followed by CT scan. Results: During study period, 58 patients were considered for present 
study. Majority were from 30-39years age group (36.21%) &20-29years age group (25.86%), 
mean age was 48.28 ± 12.35years. Majority were male (74.14%) & male to female ratio was 
3.3:1. Common mode of injury was motor vehicle accident (41.38%) followed by motor 
cycle accident (29.31%), pedestrian injury (15.52 %) &fall injury (13.79%).In present study, 
chest CT scan was superior to diagnose rib fracture, sternum fracture, lung contusion, 
diaphragm rupture & pneumothorax than chest X ray, difference was statistically significant.