Incidence of Blunt Craniocervical Artery Injuries: Use of Whole-Body Computed Tomography Trauma Imaging With Adapted Computed Tomography Angiography

Abstract

Whole-body trauma computed tomography with an adapted scanning protocol for the craniocervical vessels is a fast, safe, and feasible method for detecting vascular injuries. It allows prompt further treatment if necessary. Computed tomography angiography could be a part of a broad screening protocol for craniocervical vessels in documented injuries of the head and neck and in trauma mechanisms influencing the craniocervical region as well.