Multidetector computed tomography of chest trauma: indications, technique and interpretation
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Multidetector computed tomography of chest trauma: indications, technique and interpretation
BACKGROUND Chest traumas are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity, especially in the younger population.Methods Diagnostic imaging plays a key role in their management. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is the most important imaging method in this field. Its advantages include especially high speed and high geometric resolution in any plane.Results The method allows us to view ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Insights into Imaging
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: 10.1007/s13244-012-0187-7