Citation

Cohen AM, Crass JR. Semin. Ultrasound CT MR 1993; 14(2): 71-84.

Affiliation

Department of Radiology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8489784

Abstract

This article summarizes current concepts of traumatic injuries of the aorta. The "osseous pinch" mechanism of injury is presented and discussed. The role of each imaging modality in patient evaluation is considered and a rational approach to their use suggested based on current technology and practices.

Language: en