Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Radiation Attenuation Is Associated With Increased 1-Year Mortality in Polytrauma Patients.
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b></p><p>Polytrauma patients with an Injury Severity Score (ISS)โโฅโ16 have a high mortality rate. Early identification of patients at risk of mortality is key. Different risk stratification models are available; however, body composition on third lumbar computed tomography (L3 CT) is...
