Oct 27, 2024 · The lateral neck radiograph is a relatively inexpensive, readily available, and easy-to-perform examination that is very useful for the evaluation of suspected abnormalities in the …

Soft tissue neck radiographs are commonly requested in ED either to look of foreign bodies (e.g. fish bone) or, particularly in kids, to assess retropharyngeal abscesses or upper airways …

Jul 4, 2019 · Lateral neck x-ray shows a foreign body superior to the larynx, perpendicular to the hyoid bone. Remember that you must look at both the anterior–posterior (AP) and the lateral …

Mar 15, 2015 · The soft-tissue neck radiograph can be an extremely useful tool in a variety of clinical situations. These include: epiglottitis, croup, retropharyngeal abscesses, and …

Jan 1, 2021 · Lateral radiograph of the neck in a 12-month-old with fever (A) demonstrates mild thickening of the prevertebral soft tissues (dashed line), greater than the width of the adjacent …

Jan 1, 2021 · The lateral neck radiograph is a relatively inexpensive, readily available, and easy-to-perform examination that is very useful for the evaluation of suspected abnormalities in the …

Feb 15, 2012 · 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 …

Lateral neck radiography is helpful for the initial evaluation of patients with suspected esophageal FBs. The presence of radiopaque density or air column lucency provided the highest practical …

Nov 2, 2015 · Despite its low specificity, the lateral neck radiograph remains an initial radiological investigation for the evaluation of suspected foreign body ingestion and acute infective neck …

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 …