A systematised literature review: Can low-dose whole-body computed tomography replace a radiographic skeletal survey when investigating paediatric non-accidental injury?

•A radiographic skeletal survey is the current ‘gold standard’ for the radiological investigation of suspected non-accidental injury.•No articles discussing the use of whole-body CT skeletal surveys in living children were found.•This empty literature review has identified a gap in knowledge.•Furthe...

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Published inForensic imaging (Online) Vol. 27; p. 200481
Main Authors Doyle, Edel, Dimmock, Matthew, Lee, Kam, Ng, Jessica, Bassed, Richard
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2021
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Summary:•A radiographic skeletal survey is the current ‘gold standard’ for the radiological investigation of suspected non-accidental injury.•No articles discussing the use of whole-body CT skeletal surveys in living children were found.•This empty literature review has identified a gap in knowledge.•Further ethical research should be undertaken to provide the evidence based to support a change in clinical practice.
ISSN:2666-2256
2666-2256
DOI:10.1016/j.fri.2021.200481