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Multidetector CT of blunt thoracic trauma.
Kaewlai R, Avery LL, Asrani AV, Novelline RA.
Division of Emergency Radiology, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA. rathachai@gmail.com
Radiographics. 2008 Oct;28(6):1555-70.
Thoracic injuries are significant causes of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. These injuries account for approximately 25% of trauma-related deaths in the United States, second only to head injuries. Radiologic imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of blunt chest trauma. In addition to conventional radiography, multidetector computed tomography (CT) is increasingly being used, since it can quickly and accurately help diagnose a wide variety of injuries in trauma patients. Furthermore, multiplanar and volumetric reformatted CT images provide improved visualization of injuries, increased understanding of trauma-related diseases, and enhanced communication between the radiologist and the referring clinician. (c) RSNA, 2008.
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Division of Emergency Radiology, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA. rathachai@gmail.com
Radiographics. 2008 Oct;28(6):1555-70.
Thoracic injuries are significant causes of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. These injuries account for approximately 25% of trauma-related deaths in the United States, second only to head injuries. Radiologic imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of blunt chest trauma. In addition to conventional radiography, multidetector computed tomography (CT) is increasingly being used, since it can quickly and accurately help diagnose a wide variety of injuries in trauma patients. Furthermore, multiplanar and volumetric reformatted CT images provide improved visualization of injuries, increased understanding of trauma-related diseases, and enhanced communication between the radiologist and the referring clinician. (c) RSNA, 2008.
Posted via PubMed for educational and discussion purposes only.
Link to PubMed Reference
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