Imaging of Torso and Extremity Vascular Trauma

Computed tomography (CT) has quickly become an indispensable clinical tool in the evaluation of vascular trauma to the torso and extremities. Trauma is the leading cause of death in patients younger than 44 years in the United States, and accounts for more than 190,000 deaths annually.1 Patients in this age group are otherwise relatively healthy, making timely and precise intervention of paramount importance in reducing disability and morbidity. Management of traumatic injury is also of great importance to the health care system, annually accounting for 31 million emergency department visits and $406 billion in medical care costs and lost productivity.
Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research