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Analysing lateral soft tissue neck radiographs

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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 common findings and robust systems to improve analysis of these radiographs.

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  1. ENT Department, North West London Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesex, UK

    Jagdeep Singh Virk, Jingyin Pang & Arvind Singh

  2. Accident and Emergency Department, North West London Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesex, UK

    Saleh Okhovat

  3. Radiology Department, North West London Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesex, UK

    Ravi Kumar Lingam

  4. Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow Road, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK

    Jagdeep Singh Virk

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Virk, J.S., Pang, J., Okhovat, S. et al. Analysing lateral soft tissue neck radiographs. Emerg Radiol 19, 255–260 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-012-1026-3

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