Prevalence and Clinical Relevance of Incidental Computed Tomography Findings in Pediatric Trauma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 23,706 Patients

Abstract

Incidental findings are highly prevalent in pediatric trauma CT scans. This underscores the importance of standardized reporting and appropriate follow-up protocols. Categorization of these findings provides clinically useful insights, though the substantial heterogeneity observed suggests that clinical context plays an important role.