Imaging of Thoracic Injuries

Gavelli, Giampaolo; Napoli, Gabriella; Bertaccini, Paola; Battista, Giuseppe; Fattori, Rossella

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-68908-9_8

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“…Findings of laryngeal fracture or a defect in the tracheobronchial tree is diagnostic of an airway injury. A fallen lung sign (a detached lung falling to the most dependent portion of the thorax) is another sign of bronchial injury (39). In addition to axial slices, CT with multiplanar reformations may assist in the diagnosis of these injuries because they are often horizontally oriented and can be easily overlooked on axial images.…”

Section: Multidetector‐row Computed Tomography Protocolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Multidetector-row computed tomography of thoracic trauma

Kaewlai

2011

International Journal of Clinical Practice

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Summary Imaging in trauma patients has dramatically evolved since the advent of computed tomography (CT), particularly multidetector CT (MDCT) technology. Axial MDCT images of the body can be acquired in seconds and shown any plane, allowing immediate viewing and interpreting. These factors make CT an invaluable means to detect many injuries not previously visible by any other noninvasive imaging techniques. Potentially subtle, but significant, thoracic injuries such as pneumothorax, haemothorax, aortic injury, sternal and spinal fractures can be detected on MDCT easily. In this article, the author will discuss the use of MDCT in the diagnosis of various thoracic injuries.

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Section: Multidetector‐row Computed Tomography Protocolmentioning

confidence: 99%