Abstract
The sternocostoclavicular region is frequently injured during chest trauma and the injuries are characterised by a blunt trauma more often than a penetrating one. The most common causes are car accidents and falls causing a direct blow to the chest, or a crushing or deceleration injury [63, 82]. Sternocostoclavicular injuries are sometimes associated with mediastinal lesions, whose prompt identification can lead to life-saving therapies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Imaging of the Sternocostoclavicular Region |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 95-111 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Print) | 3540331476, 9783540331476 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)