TRAUMA TO THE NECK

TRAUMA TO THE NECK

The management of penetrating neck trauma depends on the structures that have been injured. The neck is classified into three zones for this purpose ( Table 52.3 ). (Note: this is di ff erent from the levels used to describe cervical lymphadenopathy .) The majority of injuries occur commonly in zone 2. Critical clinical assessment coupled with appropriate imaging such as a CT scan or CT angiogram is crucial in managing these patients. TRAUMA TO THE NECK

The management of penetrating neck trauma depends on the structures that have been injured. The neck is classified into three zones for this purpose ( Table 52.3 ). (Note: this is di ff erent from the levels used to describe cervical lymphadenopathy .) The majority of injuries occur commonly in zone 2. Critical clinical assessment coupled with appropriate imaging such as a CT scan or CT angiogram is crucial in managing these patients.