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Radiology of thoracic trauma in the dog and cat
Author(s) -
Parry Andrew,
Lamb Chris
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.c2901
Subject(s) - thoracic trauma , medicine , radiography , radiology , computed tomography , ultrasonography , conventional radiography , modality (human–computer interaction) , blunt , computer science , human–computer interaction
Radiography is an important modality for patients with thoracic trauma because it enables rapid initial assessment of most thoracic structures, is widely available, and can be used repeatedly to monitor changes during case management. Thoracic radiography is indicated in all animals involved in a road traffic accident. This article describes the radiographic signs that might be seen following thoracic trauma and highlights those lesions that might require further investigation using ultrasonography or computed tomography.