Artifact simulating fracture on cervical spine computed tomography

Artifact simulating fracture on cervical spine computed tomography

We present the case of a 31-year-old trauma patient with computed tomography concerning significant C3-C4 subluxation. The abnormality is due to an artifact with which emergency physicians should be aware.

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Veröffentlicht in:The western journal of emergency medicine 2011-05, Vol.12 (2), p.240-241
Hauptverfasser: Shockley, Lee W, Kendall, John L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
cervical spine
Computed tomography
Fractures
Neurology
spine (cervical)
subluxation pseudosubluxation
Trauma
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Zusammenfassung:We present the case of a 31-year-old trauma patient with computed tomography concerning significant C3-C4 subluxation. The abnormality is due to an artifact with which emergency physicians should be aware.
ISSN:1936-900X
1936-9018