ESTI 2015 / P-0108
Spectrum of chest injuries in polytrauma - A pictorial review
Keywords:
Trauma, Education, CT, Lung, Cardiovascular system
Authors:
R. Chittal, A. L. Johnstone, M. Darby; Leeds/UK
DOI:
10.1594/esti2015/P-0108
Conclusion
Our pictorial review demonstrates the spectrum and severity of injuries that can be seen on thoracic CT in the setting of Polytrauma.
Accurate clinical information is paramount to optimise scan protocols.
Although,
as we have shown,
the severity of injuries may not always match the initial clinical presentation.
The reporting radiologist will review a large number of images per case and potentially several cases in a short period of time.
It is vital to have a systemic approach for each case or,
like at our centre,
a trauma proforma available to minimise reporting errors in such complex cases.
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