The gas bubble sign - a reliable indicator of laryngeal fractures in hanging on postmortem computed tomography.

CONCLUSION: The complex evaluation of the larynx is profoundly supported by postmortem computed tomography and the detection of the gas bubble sign as a diagnostic indicator of neck trauma. This relevant diagnostic finding might aid in not only postmortem cases but also clinical cases, for patients who survive an assault to the neck. Advances in knowledge: The gas bubble sign is a diagnostic indicator of neck trauma. PMCT supports evaluation of trauma to the neck in hanging tremendously. The diagnostic finding of gas located at the laryngeal structures may not only aid in postmortem cases but also clinical cases of people who survive an assault to the neck. PMID: 29327945 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: research