흉부외상의 CT 소견

Abstract

Trauma is the third leading cause of death, irrespective of age, and the leading cause of death in persons under 40 years of age. Most pleural, pulmonary, mediastinaL and diaphragmatic injuries are not seen on conventional chest radiographs, or are underestimated. In patients with chest trauma, CT scanning is an effective and sensitive method of detecting thoracic injuries and provides accurate information regarding their pattern and extent.