Imaging of blunt vascular neck injuries: a clinical perspective.
OBJECTIVE
We will review the common injuries and anatomic distributions of blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVIs) of the neck, explain the grading criteria, and discuss the corresponding management. Artifacts associated with BCVI on CT will also be examined.


CONCLUSIONS
Identifying common injury patterns and anatomic distributions associated with BCVI can help decide the grade and management earlier and reduce the risk for potential complications. Recognizing the common artifacts associated with BCVI helps the reader successfully recognize a true BCVI.
1 Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Teresa
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Liang
David K
DK
Tso
Rita Y W
RY
Chiu
Savvakis
S
Nicolaou
D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D057772:Vascular System Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*