Abstract
A lateral soft tissue neck radiograph is a useful adjunct in diagnosing and managing the patient presenting with upper airway symptoms but is often inadequately reviewed. We present some common findings and robust systems to improve analysis of these radiographs.
MeSH terms
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Airway Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
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Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
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Croup / diagnostic imaging*
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Epiglottitis / diagnostic imaging*
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False Positive Reactions
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Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging*
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Humans
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Neck / diagnostic imaging*
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Retropharyngeal Abscess / diagnostic imaging*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed