Thoracic Aortic Injury: How Predictive Is Mechanism and Is Chest Computed Tomography a Reliable Screening Tool? A Prospective Study of 1,561 Patients

Abstract

Considering the inherent difficulties in identifying patients at risk for TAI and the effectiveness of chest CT as a screening tool for aortic injury, we recommend liberal use of chest CT in blunt chest trauma. Guidelines for determining the need for aortic imaging are outlined.