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: Received: 20 December 2023 / Approved: 22 December 2023 / Online: 22 December 2023 (08:05:52 CET)
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Desai, D.; Malafi, M.E. The Role Of Chest Radiology in Traumatic Injuries: A Comprehensive Narrative Review. Preprints2023, 2023121695. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1695.v1
Desai, D.; Malafi, M.E. The Role Of Chest Radiology in Traumatic Injuries: A Comprehensive Narrative Review. Preprints 2023, 2023121695. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1695.v1
Desai, D.; Malafi, M.E. The Role Of Chest Radiology in Traumatic Injuries: A Comprehensive Narrative Review. Preprints2023, 2023121695. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1695.v1
APA Style
Desai, D., & Malafi, M.E. (2023). The Role Of Chest Radiology in Traumatic Injuries: A Comprehensive Narrative Review. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1695.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Desai, D. and Maria Eleni Malafi. 2023 "The Role Of Chest Radiology in Traumatic Injuries: A Comprehensive Narrative Review" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1695.v1
Abstract
Chest trauma is a critical medical condition that encompasses a range of injuries and can result from various causes. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial in managing chest trauma patients and radiology plays a pivotal role in this aspect. Imaging modalities in chest trauma aid in precise diagnosis and treatment planning. Especially, X-rays remain the initial imaging modality of choice due to their accessibility, speed, and ability to detect acute life-threatening conditions. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan offers detailed cross-sectional images allowing for comprehensive evaluation of chest trauma and surgical planning when necessary. Ultrasound (US) is increasingly valuable tool due to its portability and real-time imaging capabilities, aiding in rapid assessment at the bedside. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is less commonly used due to time constraints and limited availability. Radiological imaging serves various purposes in the diagnosis and management of chest trauma such as early detection and triage, characterization and severity assessment, surgical planning, follow-up and monitoring of chest trauma. Reduction of radiation exposure, advancements in imaging technology (dual-energy CT, contrast-enhanced imaging) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms are crucial challenges and deserve attention. A multidisciplinary approach integrating radiological expertise remains fundamental in ensuring optimal outcomes for patients with chest trauma.
Keywords
Chest trauma; radiology; diagnostic tools for chest trauma; imaging in chest trauma; triage
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Other
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