Pathology of Neck Injury

Pathology of Neck Injury, Second Edition is a practical guide and reference to all pathological aspects of neck injury. It covers a broad spectrum of trauma of the neck region, reflecting the experiences of many distinguished pathologists and those of author Peter Vanezis with more than 50 years of expertise in the field. This highly illustrated text begins by explaining the anatomy of the neck region as relevant to trauma investigation and the various techniques required in its examination. Coverage goes on to describe penetrating injuries, comprising mainly sharp force trauma and firearm injuries. Asphyxial and related deaths are subsequently discussed in a series of chapters before coverage turns to the examination of blunt impact, non-compressive injuries. Here special reference is made to their common occurrence in road traffic accidents. Finally, the book concludes with environmental, toxic, and iatrogenic causes of injury. Where appropriate, and especially with regard to penetrating and compressive modes of trauma, the interpretation of injuries and their differentiation into various categories such as homicide, suicide, or accident has been noted. Pathology of Neck Injury, Second Edition is an essential guide for all those involved in the relevant specialties of pathology, surgery, and forensic medicine-particularly pathologists, both qualified and in training, but also to clinical forensic practitioners, trauma specialists, ENT surgeons, and general surgeons.