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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Penetrating neck trauma (Zone II), hemodynamically stable

Recommended: CTA Neck with IV contrast is the preferred imaging study for penetrating neck trauma (zone ii), hemodynamically stable. Hard signs → OR.

Recommended study

CTA Neck with IV contrast

CT IV contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Emergency Reviewed

Hard signs → OR. Soft signs → CTA + endoscopy / esophagography per institutional protocol.

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