Imaging of cervicothoracic junction trauma

ging of cervicothoracic junction trauma Review (1287) Total Article Views Authors: Wongwaisayawan S, Suwannanon R, Kaewlai R Published Date January 2013 Volume 2013:6 Pages 11 - 27 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/RMI.S28865 Received: 09 August 2012 Accepted: 09 October 2012 Published: 18 January 2013 Sirote Wongwaisayawan,1 Ruedeekorn Suwannanon,2 Rathachai Kaewlai1 1Department of Radiology, Ramathibodi Hospital and Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand Abstract: Cervicothoracic junction trauma is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. Imaging has played an important role in identifying injuries and guiding appropriate, timely therapy. Computed tomography is currently a method of choice for diagnosing cervicothoracic junction trauma, in which the pattern of injuries often suggests possible mechanisms and potential injuries. In this article, the authors describe and illustrate common and uncommon injuries that can occur in the cervicothoracic junction.