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DOI: 10.1148/rg.286085510
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RadioGraphics 2008;28:1555-1570
© RSNA, 2008

Multidetector CT of Blunt Thoracic Trauma1

Rathachai Kaewlai, MD, Laura L. Avery, MD, Ashwin V. Asrani, MD, and Robert A. Novelline, MD

1 From the Division of Emergency Radiology, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, FND-210, Boston, MA 02114. Presented as an education exhibit at the 2007 RSNA Annual Meeting. Received February 7, 2008; revision requested March 19 and received April 23; accepted May 7. All authors have no financial relationships to disclose. Adress correspondence to R.K. (e-mail: rathachai{at}gmail.com).

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.

© RSNA, 2008






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