Traumatic Thoracic Injury: The Role of Multidetector-row CT
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 393-401, 2006.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-94725
ABSTRACT
The introduction of Multidetector-row CT (MDCT) has revolutionized the diagnostic strategy of multitrauma patients. The rapid acquisition of a large scanning volume with a thin slice collimation allows for motion-free images of high spatial resolution, and this enables the application of the multiplanar reformat (MPR) and 3D volume-rendering (VR) images. The MPR images more accurately demonstrate aortic rupture or dissection, diaphragmatic injuries and fracture of vertebrae, sternum and costal cartilages. Diagnosing vascular injuries can be aided by using the MIP images. Rib fracture, trachea and bronchial laceration are more easily detected by the 3D images, while airway and vascular injuries can be detected from performing virtual endoscopy. We introduce our current CT imaging protocol and we present our clinical experience with using MDCT in the assessment of patients with blunt thoracic trauma
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Main subject:
Aortic Rupture
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Rib Fractures
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Spine
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Sternum
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Thoracic Injuries
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Trachea
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Cartilage
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Lacerations
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Endoscopy
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Vascular System Injuries
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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