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 infections (e.g. croup and epiglottitis).

2019年7月4日 · A soft-tissue neck series consists of an anterior–posterior (AP) (A) and a lateral (B) x-ray of the neck. Compared with a cervical spine x-ray, the images are intentionally underexposed to allow soft tissues to be examined.

Soft Tissue Neck X-ray Guideline. Soft Tissue Neck: 2views • AP and LATERAL • AP neck. 40” and 15° cephalic angle. Take film during phonation or crying (infants). • LATERAL neck. 72” Extend neck. Take film during inspiration with mouth closed. • If evaluation of adenoids is requested do lateral sinus on inspiration with mouth closed

2015年3月15日 · The soft-tissue neck radiograph can be an extremely useful tool in a variety of clinical situations. These include: epiglottitis, croup, retropharyngeal abscesses, and localization of airway foreign bodies.

Hacking C Normal soft tissue neck radiograph. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-40905

2024年10月27日 · In addition, the prevertebral soft tissues in neonates, infants, and toddlers can be particularly difficult to efface even with optimal technique. If all else fails, airway fluoroscopy could be performed for real-time evaluation of the soft tissues of the neck.

2014年1月4日 · While describing an X-ray in ENT or Otorhinolaryngology, you need to comment on these points: Plain or Contrast; Regions: Mastoid, Nose and PNS or Soft-tissue neck; View: AP, lateral, other views of mastoid x-rays; Important anatomical landmarks; Pathological findings; …

2017年9月3日 · However, if there is any diagnostic uncertainty, the best initial and most useful test is a soft tissue neck x-ray with signs such as: ¡Cuidado! X-ray is highly specific but not sensitive for epiglottitis. If you have a high clinical suspicion, a negative x-ray …

Soft tissue neck x-rays are can be difficult to interpret due to the relative complexity of the anatomy and the variability of its appearance due to calcification. Quality: the neck must be extended and the x-ray taken in end-expiration (a flexed neck falsely widens the soft tissues).

2020年5月28日 · Many methods exist for parcellating the anatomy of the neck, including techniques summarized by description of the fascial planes of the neck, by surgical approaches, and by the relationship of anatomic structures of the neck to other structures.