A Review of the Role and Utility of Chest Computed Tomography in Penetrating Chest Trauma

Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Pages: 56 - 63
Published: Mar 1, 2018
Abstract
Penetrating chest trauma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the USA, with changes in imaging techniques due to the advent of chest computed tomography. In this paper, we aim to review current literature and discuss indications for chest computed tomography (CCT) in the setting of hemodynamically stable patients with penetrating chest trauma. This review will also discuss the different injury patterns seen in thoracic and...
Paper Details
Title
A Review of the Role and Utility of Chest Computed Tomography in Penetrating Chest Trauma
Published Date
Mar 1, 2018
Volume
4
Issue
1
Pages
56 - 63
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