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01-10-2019 | Thoracic Trauma | Review Article

Blunt chest trauma: classification and management

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 5/2019

Abstract

Blunt chest wall injuries are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in trauma patients. Accurate identification and description of chest wall injuries by the radiologist can aid in guiding proper patient management. The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) has devised a classification system based on severity. This article describes the features of each injury grade according to the AAST injury scale and discusses the implications for management. Additionally, common mechanisms of blunt chest trauma and multimodal imaging techniques are discussed.

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Title: Blunt chest trauma: classification and management
Publication date: 01-10-2019
Keywords: Thoracic Trauma
Rib Fracture
Thoracic Trauma
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-019-01705-z

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