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This institution implemented universal CTA of the neck to evaluate cerebral vascular injury in blunt trauma patients. In the 531 patients, 6% had cerebral vascular injury and 23% had incidental findings of which 22% required follow up. Another example of a test ordered has potential unanticipated downstream effect.
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Kummer KA, Ambroise G, Warfield J, Srivastava AK. Incidental findings on head and neck CTA obtained for evaluation of patients with traumatic injuries. Trauma. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/14604086261481678