ArticleSA journal of radiology2026
Asymptomatic penetrating neck injuries: Course and outcome following CT angiography and oesophagography.
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Background: Penetrating neck injuries (PNIs) are common, yet imaging protocols for asymptomatic patients remain debated in resource-limited settings. Objectives: Describe the clinical course, imaging findings and outcomes of asymptomatic PNI patients who underwent CT angiography and oesophagography (CTA&O) at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa. Method: A retrospective review of asymptomatic PNI patients who underwent CTA&O at Tygerberg Hospital between 01 January 2021 and 30 June 2022. Demographics, mechanism, imaging findings and outcomes were extracted from electronic hospital systems. Results: Ninety-one patients were included (median age 30 years; 88 [97%] males; 84 [92%] stab wounds). Sixty (66%) had a normal CTA&O; 31 (34%) had 40 abnormalities (aerodigestive tract: Conclusion: CTA&O identified PNI-related radiological abnormalities in one-third of the asymptomatic PNI patients. Although most did not represent clinically important injuries requiring intervention, CTA&O is valuable for screening. These findings may improve CTA&O interpretation and reduce downstream investigations while ensuring safety. Contribution: This study provides context-specific evidence on CTA&O findings in asymptomatic PNI patients. Distinguishing common PNI-related radiological abnormalities from clinically important findings may improve CTA&O interpretation and improve resource use.
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