title: Diagnostic techniques in thoracic trauma.
abstract: Diagnosis of thoracic injury begins with a history of events and examination of the patient. Appropriate radiographic studies will be dictated by the findings on history and physical. Procedural examinations, such as endoscopy or angiography, may also be needed for accurate diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Thoracic Surgery Division, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. carpentera2@uthscsa.edu
authors.forename: Andrea J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Carpenter
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*