A retrospective analysis of the clinical use and utility of advanced imaging in the evaluation of near-hanging and strangulation injuries at a Canadian level one trauma centre - Hopkins B, Wang A, McKendy K, Deckelbaum D, Fata P, Khwaja K, Jastaniah A, Razek T, Wong E, Clark G, Grushka JR.

INTRODUCTION: Computed tomography (CT) of the neck is highly sensitive and may effectively rule-out cervical spine, cerebrovascular, and aerodigestive injuries after blunt and penetrating trauma. However, CT may be overutilized in the evaluation of hanging...
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