Emergency Chest Imaging.
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چکیده
This article presents the anatomy of the chest, heart, and upper airway and describes types of traumatic pathology and injuries of the chest. Chest imaging in a variety of settings is described. Radiography, computed tomography, and ultrasonography are discussed, along with the benefits and limitations of each modality. Finally, promising technological developments that could aid chest imaging in emergent situations are reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Radiologic technology
دوره 87 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015